Study Distraction
Analysis
Concentration is the number one problem for
many students. Frequently, the
problem is one of finding a place to study where there are no external
distractions. External distractions
are those that originate outside the body.
Telephone calls, visitors, and noises are examples.
Concentration may be difficult when there are too many such distractions
present.
List three places where you usually study,
in the order you most use them.
A.________________ B.___________________ C.
___________________
Check the column that best applies to each
place (T=True and F=False).
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Place A
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Place B
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Place C
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1. Other people often interrupt me
when I study here.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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2. Much of what I can see here
reminds me of things that don’t have anything to do with studying.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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3. I can often hear the phone ringing
when I study here.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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4. I can often hear the radio or TV
when I study here.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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5. I think I take too many breaks
when I study here.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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6. I seem to be especially bothered
by distractions here.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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7. I usually don’t study here at a
regular time each week.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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8. My breaks tend to be too long when
I study here.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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9. I intend to start conversations
with people when I study here
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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10. I spend time on the phone here
that I should be using for study.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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11. There are many things here that
don’t have anything to do with study or schoolwork.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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12. The temperature here is not good
for studying.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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13. Chair, table, and lighting
arrangements here are not helpful for studying.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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14. When I study here I am often
distracted by people watching.
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T
F
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T
F
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T
F
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Now, total the checks in each column. The
column with the most "true" checks is probably the poorest place for you to
study. Use the back of this sheet to design improvements in your study area.
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