Procrastination (TedEd)

Which of the following helps you procrastinate less?

• Avoiding all deadlines

• Waiting till the last minute

• Removing distractions

• Crying

What is the long-term effect of procrastination on stress levels?

• Reduces stress permanently

• Increases stress over time

• Has no effect on stress

Journaling about why a task feels stressful can reduce procrastination.

• True

• False

Procrastination has no long-term effects on mental health.

• True

• False

What is one effective strategy for reducing procrastination?

• Ignoring all deadlines

• Breaking tasks into smaller steps

• Working only when motivated

• Adding more responsibilities

How is laziness different from procrastination?

• Laziness involves a lack of energy or apathy.

• Laziness only happens to students.

• Procrastination is linked to general apathy.

• Laziness is more productive than procrastination.

Why do people procrastinate tasks they perceive as difficult?

• They enjoy the challenge later.

• They perceive them as less urgent.

• Negative feelings make the tasks seem more stressful.

• Procrastination increases productivity.

The amygdala is involved in triggering fear responses that lead to procrastination.

• True

• False

Tasks feel easier the longer they are put off.

• True

• False

Procrastination always stems from poor time management.

• True

• False