Exam Preview for 2194: The Psychology of Organization January 31, 2

The Psychology of Organization

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Organization activities will NOT include Clearing your desk Creating a plan for your week Setting your schedule to identify free time Working in a cluttered room
2. Lack of organization is a symptom of The flu Depression Diabetes PMS
3. Being organized can help with Productivity Having a healthy dinner Avoiding car accidents Drinking enough water
4. Time management is a part of History Mood changes Organization Punching a clock
5. _________ can motivate someone to be more organized. A clear mental state Peer Pressure Negative reinforcement Grief
6. Linda needs help organizing her schedule so she doesn’t miss any more client meetings. What would you advise Linda do to get her calendar organized? Set standard operating hours, log each meeting in a calendar and only use one calendar, color code your calendar, set reminders Tell clients to remind her in advance of their meeting so she doesn’t forget Don’t schedule more meetings Review all the old paperwork on her desk and consolidate her notes, a clear desk = a clear mind
7. Morgan has been feeling down lately. He’s had no desire to do anything and his work is suffering. What should Morgan do to get back on track? Morgan should power through until he can work no more Morgan should rest Morgan should call a friend to do the work for him Morgan should quit his job since he’s behind anyway
8. Being organized can Create chaos Save the whales Save you time and money Help you find friends
9. When critiquing organizational strategies, one might observe Someone’s doctor appointments How someone interacts with their significant other The way someone behaves at the grocery store Someone’s desk at work or home
10. What might contribute to the lack of organization in your life? Stress Money Loud surroundings Love