Procrastination and Focus Quiz

What is the Temporal Motivation Theory laid out by Dr. Piers Steele in his book The Procrastination Equation?

• A theory that suggests a person's motivation to complete a task cannot be represented by an equation

• A theory that suggests a person's motivation to complete a task can be represented by an equation

• A theory that suggests a person's motivation to complete a task is influenced by external factors

• A theory that suggests a person's motivation to complete a task is irrelevant

What does the Expectancy term in the Procrastination Equation represent?

• The amount of time between now and when you'll get the reward for completing the task

• How susceptible you are to distractions

• The rewards you get for completing the task

• How strongly you believe that you're able to complete a task

What is one way to raise Expectancy for completing a task?

• Avoid asking for help

• Increase the delay between now and when you'll get the reward

• Decrease your impulsiveness

• Break the task down into smaller sub-tasks

What is the Pomodoro Technique used for?

• To create additional rewards for completing sub-tasks

• To stop procrastination and improve focus

• To decrease expectancy and value

• To increase impulsiveness and delay

What is the best way to beat procrastination according to the text?

• Knuckle down and do the most difficult, unpleasant thing on your to-do list first

• Avoid doing any work until the last minute

• Give in to low-density fun and distractions

• Rely on willpower to keep track of how long you should work

What is the role of willpower in procrastination according to the text?

• It only affects the completion of easy tasks

• It is an unlimited resource that doesn't affect procrastination

• It has no impact on procrastination

• It is believed to be a limited resource that drains throughout the day

What is the main reason why human beings tend to procrastinate according to the text?

• They have a short delay between now and when they'll get the reward for completing the task

• They place more value on short-term rewards than long-term rewards

• They have a lack of expectancy for completing tasks

• They have a high level of impulsiveness

What is the Impulsiveness term in the Procrastination Equation related to?

• The amount of time between now and when you'll get the reward for completing the task

• The rewards you get for completing the task

• How strongly you believe that you're able to complete a task

• How susceptible you are to distractions and impulses to do other things

What is the Delay term in the Procrastination Equation related to?

• The amount of time between now and when you'll get the reward for completing the task

• How strongly you believe that you're able to complete a task

• The rewards you get for completing the task

• How susceptible you are to distractions and impulses to do other things

What is the best way to improve the experience of doing the work itself according to the text?

• Avoid finding a good study music playlist

• Choose a study location that you enjoy being in

• Avoid taking breaks before starting work

• Work alone without any distractions