Time Management Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'multitasking' from a cognitive science perspective?
Answer: Rapidly switching attention between tasks, reducing performance on each
Research shows that the brain cannot truly multitask on cognitive activities; instead, it rapidly switches focus, reducing accuracy and efficiency on each task.
At TMU, a student must balance coursework, part-time work, and extracurriculars. Which strategy is MOST effective for sustainable time management?
Answer: Creating a master schedule that allocates time for all commitments and includes rest periods
A master schedule that integrates all commitments — including rest — allows for sustainable productivity without burnout.
The Zeigarnik Effect in time management suggests that:
Answer: Incomplete tasks occupy mental space until they are finished or captured in a system
The Zeigarnik Effect is the tendency for incomplete tasks to intrude on thoughts, which is why capturing them in a trusted system relieves mental load.
Which strategy is most effective for managing a long reading list for multiple university courses?
Answer: Skim headings and summaries first to identify key sections, then read selectively
Strategic reading — previewing structure and skimming for key ideas before deep reading — helps allocate reading time to the most relevant material.
What role does a 'shutdown ritual' play in effective time management for university students?
Answer: It signals the end of the workday, allowing the brain to disengage and recover for the next session
A shutdown ritual — such as reviewing tomorrow's tasks and closing all work apps — signals to the brain that work is done, reducing cognitive load during rest.
When estimating time for an academic task, which approach produces the most accurate estimates?
Answer: Review how long similar past tasks actually took and adjust for complexity
Reviewing historical data — how long similar tasks actually took — produces more accurate estimates than intuition alone.
Which of the following represents the BEST response to an unexpected high-priority task that disrupts your existing schedule?
Answer: Assess the new task's urgency, reprioritize your list, and reschedule displaced tasks
Effective time managers assess new demands against existing priorities and make deliberate adjustments rather than reacting impulsively.