Coping Skills, Time Management & Social Confidence

What are coping skills?

• Skills used only for academic tasks

• Practical and emotional strategies to deal with stress and challenges

• Physical exercises for mental health

• Time management techniques

Which of the following is an example of problem-focused coping?

• Journaling about your feelings

• Creating a study plan before exams

• Practicing mindfulness meditation

• Talking with supportive friends

What is a maladaptive (unhealthy) coping strategy?

• Exercise

• Seeking professional help

• Substance abuse

• Meditation

Which of the following is a key element of effective time management?

• Prioritization and distinguishing between urgent and important tasks

• Working without breaks

• Avoiding all social activities

• Multitasking as much as possible

What is the purpose of monitoring and evaluation in time management?

• To criticize yourself for mistakes

• To track how time is spent and reflect on what strategies work

• To compare yourself with others

• To create more tasks

Why is planning and scheduling important for college students?

• It eliminates all stress

• It's only needed during exam weeks

• It makes assignments easier

• It helps organize time and balance academics, work, and social life

Which is NOT a core aspect of social confidence?

• Communication

• Active listening

• Procrastination

• Assertiveness

Active listening involves:

• Only hearing what others say

• Paying attention, showing empathy, and giving feedback

• Waiting for your turn to speak

• Avoiding eye contact

Why should large tasks be broken down into smaller steps?

• Large tasks cause procrastination; smaller steps are more manageable

• To avoid doing them

• To make them look easier

• To share with others

How are coping skills, time management, and social confidence interconnected?

• They are completely separate skills

• They are only related to academics

• Only coping skills matter in college

• Effective coping reduces stress, good time management provides balance, and social confidence creates supportive networks