Personal Responsibility
What term describes accepting that your choices shape your outcomes?
Personal responsibility.
What does the acronym "SMART" stand for in goal-setting?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What time-management tool categorizes tasks by importance and urgency?
Eisenhower Matrix
What term describes a temporary setback rather than a permanent failure?
Relapse
Where is the best place to sit in class to stay engaged?
Front row (or near the instructor).
What mindset is reflected when someone blames others for their problems?
Victim mindset.
How can visualizing your ideal future help with motivation?
It reinforces goals and creates emotional commitment (e.g., vision boards).
What is the name of the technique that uses 25-minute focused work intervals?
Pomodoro Technique.
According to *On Course*, what formula turns mistakes into success?
Mistake + Lesson = Success.
What study method involves teaching material to someone else?
Feynman Technique.
What strategy involves asking, “What can I do to improve this situation?"
Adopting a Creator mindset.
Which neurotransmitter is linked to motivation and reward?
Dopamine.
What is the habit of delaying important tasks called?
Procrastination.
What mindset believes abilities can grow with effort?
Growth mindset.
What note-taking system organizes ideas in a visual hierarchy?
Cornell Method.
What is the term for when people take credit for successes but blame failures on external factors?
Self-serving bias.
What strategy involves rewarding yourself after completing a task?
Positive reinforcement.
What strategy involves grouping similar tasks together to improve efficiency?
Batching
What strategy involves preparing for challenges before they happen?
Implementation intention (or precommitment).
How does studying in different locations improve memory?
Context-dependent learning.
Which psychological theory states that motivation comes from believing effort leads to success?
Locus of control.
What type of motivation comes from internal passion rather than external rewards?
Intrinsic motivation.
What psychological phenomenon causes people to overestimate their daily productivity?
Planning fallacy.
What psychological trait refers to persistence despite difficulties?
Grit
What memory technique associates information with vivid images?
Method of loci (memory palace).