Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success : A Self-management Approach

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MANAGEMENT OF EMOTION AND EFFORT 135

b. Worry about bodily reactions

I’m sick. I’ll never get through.

I’m sweating all over—it’s really hot in here.

My stomach is going crazy, churning and jumping all over.

Here it comes—I’m getting really tense again. Normal peo-

ple just don’t get like this.

c. Worry about how others are doing

I know everyone’s doing better than I am.

I must be the dumbest one in the group.

I am going to be the last one done again. I must really be

stupid.

No one else seems to be having trouble. Am I the only one?

d. Worry about the possible negative consequences

If I fail this test, I’ll never get into the program.

I’ll never graduate.

I’ll think less of myself.

I’ll be embarrassed.

Effective Strategies:

Answers to Exercise 5.2

1. D2. B3. H4. G5. A6. C7. F8. E

Answers to Exercise 5.3

1. P 2. V 3. C 4. W 5. P