https://www.ted.

com/talks/philip_zimbardo_the_psychology_of_time/transcript

1. What is the main topic of the text?

A) The importance of marshmallows

B) The power of time perspective

C) Strategies for resisting temptation

D) Techniques for improving SAT scores

2. According to Philip Zimbardo, what influences decision-making?

A) Present situations

B) Past experiences

C) Future consequences

D) All of the above

3. What was the outcome of the marshmallow experiment mentioned?

A) All kids waited for the second marshmallow.

B) Two-thirds of the kids couldn't resist and ate the marshmallow immediately.

C) Only one-third of the kids gave in to temptation.

D) The kids who waited scored lower on the SAT.

4. What were the differences between kids who resisted and those who yielded in the
marshmallow experiment?

A) There were no significant differences.

B) Those who resisted scored lower on the SAT.

C) Those who resisted scored higher on the SAT and were better students.

D) Those who resisted were more impulsive.

5. What is the term used to describe individuals who focus on the present moment?

A) Past-oriented

B) Future-oriented

C) Present-hedonistic
 D) Present-fatalist

6. According to the speaker, what influences every decision people make?

A) Their education level

B) Their culture and social class

C) Their time perspective

D) Their past experiences

7. How many different time perspectives does the speaker mention?

A) Three

B) Four

C) Five

D) Six

8. What is considered the optimal time profile according to the speaker?

A) High on past-negative and present-hedonism

B) High on past-positive, moderate on future, and moderate on present-hedonism

C) High on future and low on present-hedonism

D) High on future and low on past-positive

9. What do individuals sacrifice for success, according to the speaker?

A) Family time and sleep

B) Personal indulgence and hobbies

C) Friend time and fun time

D) All of the above

10. How did the speaker change his own time perspective?

A) By focusing only on the present moment

B) By emphasizing past-negative experiences

C) By balancing future orientation with present-hedonism and past-positive focus

D) By disregarding the future entirely

11. What are some of the real-world problems mentioned that can be addressed by
understanding time perspective?

A) Teenage addiction

B) PTSD in veterans

C) Family conflicts

D) All of the above

12. According to the speaker, what is a key to solving many of life's puzzles?

A) Understanding others' perspectives

B) Focusing solely on one's own time perspective

C) Ignoring past experiences

D) Disregarding future consequences

13. What is the main consequence of having an excessive focus on the future?

A) Decreased productivity

B) Increased happiness

C) Sacrificing personal well-being and relationships

D) Improved health

14. What intervention helped the speaker balance his time perspective?

A) Avoiding all temptations

B) Eating marshmallows immediately

C) Teachers encouraging future orientation

D) Ignoring past experiences

15. What age is the speaker currently?

A) 56

B) 76

C) 36

D) 66