Understanding Procrastination

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What time does the narrator realize the report is due?

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5 p.m.

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What is procrastination according to the video?

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Avoiding a task for no good reason despite knowing it will have negative consequences

Front

Which part of the brain is involved in emotional processing and threat identification?

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Amygdala

Front

What feelings are most likely to cause procrastination?

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Dread, incompetence, and insecurity

Front

What did students report about studying when they were procrastinating?

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It was very stressful

Front

Who is more likely to procrastinate according to the video? Options: People who are good at time management, People who have difficulty regulating their emotions, People with high self-esteem, People who enjoy their tasks

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People who have difficulty regulating their emotions

Front

What is a common misconception about procrastinators?

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They are lazy

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What is one of the physical ailments associated with frequent procrastination?

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Higher stress levels

Front

What is one strategy to break the cycle of procrastination? Options: Being too hard on yourself, Breaking a task into smaller elements, Adding more tasks, Ignoring the task

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Breaking a task into smaller elements

Front

What attitude helps in reducing procrastination?

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Self-compassion