Executive Functioning Skills Quiz

Which of the following best describes self-understanding in the context of executive functioning skills?

• The ability to manage time effectively

• The ability to recognize and understand one's own emotions and behaviors

• The ability to organize tasks and materials

• The ability to control impulsive behaviors

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What is an example of using organizational skills in a school setting?

• Completing a math problem

• Arranging your study materials in a systematic way

• Understanding a historical event

• Expressing emotions appropriately

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Which of the following strategies can help improve time management skills?

• Ignoring deadlines

• Creating a daily schedule and sticking to it

• Procrastinating tasks until the last minute

• Multitasking without a plan

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Emotional control is important for executive functioning. Which scenario best illustrates emotional control?

• Yelling at a friend when upset

• Taking deep breaths to calm down before responding

• Ignoring your feelings completely

• Acting impulsively without thinking

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What is a key aspect of behavior control in executive functioning?

• Acting on every impulse

• Planning and thinking before acting

• Avoiding all social interactions

• Ignoring rules and guidelines

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Flexibility in executive functioning allows a person to:

• Stick to one plan regardless of changes

• Adapt to new situations and changes in plans

• Avoid trying new things

• Rigidly follow routines without deviation

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Which of the following is an example of taking initiative?

• Waiting for instructions before starting any task

• Starting a project without being asked

• Avoiding new challenges

• Following others' lead without question

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Attention is a crucial executive functioning skill. Which activity best demonstrates focused attention?

• Daydreaming during a lecture

• Listening carefully to a teacher's instructions

• Constantly checking your phone during class

• Talking to friends while working on an assignment

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Working memory is essential for learning. Which task relies heavily on working memory?

• Remembering a friend's birthday

• Solving a math problem using multiple steps

• Recalling a historical date

• Recognizing a familiar face

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Persistence is an important executive functioning skill. Which scenario best illustrates persistence?

• Giving up on a difficult task immediately

• Continuing to work on a challenging problem until it's solved

• Avoiding tasks that seem hard

• Completing only easy tasks

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