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What is procrastination?
What is procrastination?
What are some negative impacts of procrastination?
What are some negative impacts of procrastination?
Why do students from Western cultures tend to procrastinate according to the text?
Why do students from Western cultures tend to procrastinate according to the text?
How do students from non-Western cultures tend to view academic procrastination?
How do students from non-Western cultures tend to view academic procrastination?
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What is the cultural impact on procrastination, as mentioned in the text?
What is the cultural impact on procrastination, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the etymological origin of the word 'procrastination'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'procrastination'?
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Which view of time tends to value making sure a job is done accurately before finishing?
Which view of time tends to value making sure a job is done accurately before finishing?
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What percentage of surveyed university students categorized themselves as procrastinators in a study conducted in 2004?
What percentage of surveyed university students categorized themselves as procrastinators in a study conducted in 2004?
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In a study from the University of Vermont, what percentage of subjects reported procrastinating reading weekly assignments?
In a study from the University of Vermont, what percentage of subjects reported procrastinating reading weekly assignments?
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According to a 1992 study, what percentage of surveyed students indicated having a moderate to high need for help concerning procrastination?
According to a 1992 study, what percentage of surveyed students indicated having a moderate to high need for help concerning procrastination?
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Study Notes
Procrastination
- Procrastination has negative impacts, including:
- Unspecified negative consequences
Cultural Impact on Procrastination
- Students from Western cultures tend to procrastinate due to:
- Cultural values that emphasize individualism and autonomy
- Students from non-Western cultures view academic procrastination as:
- A sign of poor time management and lack of self-discipline
Etymology of Procrastination
- The word "procrastination" originates from:
- The Latin words "pro" (forward) and "crastinus" (tomorrow)
View of Time and Procrastination
- The polychronic view of time tends to value:
- Making sure a job is done accurately before finishing
- The monochronic view of time tends to value:
- Meeting deadlines and completing tasks quickly
Procrastination Statistics
- In a 2004 study, approximately:
- 70% of surveyed university students categorized themselves as procrastinators
- In a study from the University of Vermont:
- 50% of subjects reported procrastinating reading weekly assignments
- According to a 1992 study:
- 46% of surveyed students indicated having a moderate to high need for help concerning procrastination
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Test your knowledge of procrastination with this quiz covering the definition, impact, and common examples of procrastination. Explore the psychology behind procrastination and learn strategies to overcome it.
