Ted Ed: Understanding Procrastination

What was the author's major in college?

• English

• Mathematics

• Government

• Science

How did the author's work flow for writing papers in college?

• He spread the work out evenly over time

• He completed most of the work in the first week

• He procrastinated and wrote the papers at the last minute

• He hired someone else to write his papers

What was the author's experience with writing his senior thesis?

• He planned and executed it perfectly

• He struggled to start and ended up writing it at the last minute

• He hired someone else to write it

• He didn't complete his senior thesis

What is the name of the part of the brain responsible for procrastination?

• Rational Decision-Maker

• Instant Gratification Monkey

• Panic Monster

• Dark Playground

What does the Instant Gratification Monkey prioritize?

• Long-term goals

• Hard work

• Easy and fun activities

• Deadlines

What is the name of the part of the brain that wakes up when a deadline is close?

• Rational Decision-Maker

• Instant Gratification Monkey

• Panic Monster

• Dark Playground

What is the Dark Playground?

• A place where procrastinators feel guilty and anxious

• A place where leisure activities happen at the wrong time

• A place where important things are accomplished

• A place where the Rational Decision-Maker takes control

What is the difference between short-term and long-term procrastination?

• Short-term procrastination has deadlines, while long-term procrastination does not

• Short-term procrastination is more common than long-term procrastination

• Short-term procrastination is less harmful than long-term procrastination

• Short-term procrastination is easier to overcome than long-term procrastination

What is the role of the Panic Monster?

• To help the procrastinator complete tasks on time

• To create a sense of urgency and fear in the procrastinator

• To prevent the Instant Gratification Monkey from taking control

• To provide motivation and inspiration to the procrastinator

What is the main message of the author's blog post on procrastination?

• Procrastination is a normal behavior that everyone experiences

• Procrastination can have long-term negative effects on one's life

• Procrastination is a sign of laziness and lack of motivation

• Procrastination is a problem that can be easily solved