Understanding Procrastination Through Humor

What was the speaker's major in college?

• Engineering

• Government

• Biology

• Computer Science

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker use to illustrate procrastination?

• A scientific study on student behaviors

• A story about running a marathon

• A comparison of different animals' behaviors

• Personal anecdotes and humorous metaphors

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did the speaker complete the 90-page thesis?

• By working steadily throughout the year

• By starting early and finishing early

• By procrastinating and then writing it in 72 hours

• By collaborating with classmates

How did the speaker's thesis turn out?

• It was the best the school had ever seen

• It was average but acceptable

• It was very bad

• It won an award

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What was the speaker's initial plan for working on the thesis?

• To start and finish in the first month

• To wait until the last minute

• To collaborate with a professor

• To work steadily throughout the year

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What unique feature does a procrastinator's brain have, according to the speaker?

• A Time Management Module

• A Rational Decision-Maker

• An Instant Gratification Monkey

• A Panic Monster

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does the Instant Gratification Monkey prioritize?

• Long-term goals and planning

• Easy and fun activities

• Meeting deadlines

• Productive work

What role does the Rational Decision-Maker play in the procrastinator's brain?

• It monitors the Instant Gratification Monkey

• It distracts the person from work

• It tries to make productive decisions

• It encourages procrastination

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the Dark Playground?

• A physical playground where the speaker used to hang out

• A place where procrastinators do their best work

• A metaphor for unproductive leisure activities done out of procrastination

• A new video game popular among students

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

What triggers the Panic Monster?

• Finishing a task early

• A looming deadline or the threat of public embarrassment

• The start of a new project

• A relaxing vacation