Study Skills - Procrastination

According to the Temporal Motivation Theory, a person's motivation to complete a task can be represented by which equation?

• Motivation = (Expectancy * Value) / (Impulsiveness * Delay)

• Motivation = (Value * Impulsiveness) / (Expectancy * Delay)

• Motivation = (Impulsiveness * Delay) / (Expectancy * Value)

• Motivation = (Delay * Expectancy) / (Impulsiveness * Value)

What is the term that represents how strongly a person believes they are able to complete a task?

• Expectancy

• Value

• Impulsiveness

• Delay

Which factor in the Procrastination Equation is directly correlated with procrastination?

• Expectancy

• Value

• Impulsiveness

• Delay

What is the hardest factor in the Procrastination Equation to control?

• Expectancy

• Value

• Impulsiveness

• Delay

What is one way to raise Expectancy and decrease procrastination?

• Break the task down into smaller sub-tasks

• Ask for help

• Improve the actual reward for completing the task

• All of the above

What is one way to improve the experience of doing the work itself?

• Choose a study location you enjoy

• Find a good study music playlist

• Work with a friend

• All of the above

What is one way to add additional rewards and boost motivation?

• Use gamification

• Set up small rewards for finishing sub-tasks

• Use the Pomodoro Technique

• All of the above

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

• Working for 25 minutes and then taking a 5 minute break

• Working for 50 minutes and then taking a 10 minute break

• Working for 30 minutes and then taking a 10 minute break

• Working for 20 minutes and then taking a 5 minute break

What is the best way to beat procrastination?

• Eat the frog and do the most difficult task first

• Start with easy work and gradually move to difficult tasks

• Take frequent breaks throughout the day

• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously

What is the role of willpower in procrastination?

• Willpower is a limited resource that depletes throughout the day

• Willpower has no impact on procrastination

• Willpower is only necessary for difficult tasks

• Willpower is only necessary for easy tasks