
TSU_TED-TimUrban_Understanding Procrastination
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major project did Tim Urban procrastinate on during college?
His dissertation
His senior thesis
His midterm paper
His graduation speech
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Tim Urban describe the brain of a non-procrastinator?
It has only a Rational Decision-Maker.
It has only an Instant Gratification Monkey.
It lacks any characters controlling decisions.
It relies on the Panic Monster constantly.
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What character does Tim Urban introduce as part of the procrastinator's brain that seeks only immediate pleasure?
Rational Decision-Maker
Instant Gratification Monkey
Panic Monster
Future Planner
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CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What wakes up when a deadline is approaching, causing the procrastinator to start working?
Rational Decision-Maker
Instant Gratification Monkey
Panic Monster
Deadline Enforcer
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main problem with procrastination for long-term projects without deadlines, according to Urban?
The Instant Gratification Monkey never gets tired.
The Rational Decision-Maker is too weak.
The Panic Monster doesn't show up.
There are too many distractions.
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
True or False: The Instant Gratification Monkey is afraid of the Panic Monster.
TRUE
FALSE
Answer explanation
True: According to Tim Urban, the Instant Gratification Monkey is indeed afraid of the Panic Monster. The Panic Monster is the only thing that can scare the Instant Gratification Monkey away, making the procrastinator start working when a deadline is very close.
True: According to Tim Urban, the Instant Gratification Monkey is indeed afraid of the Panic Monster. The Panic Monster is the only thing that can scare the Instant Gratification Monkey away, making the procrastinator start working when a deadline is very close.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Tim Urban claims that non-procrastinators do not have a Panic Monster in their brain.
TRUE
FALSE
Answer explanation
False: Tim Urban does not claim that non-procrastinators lack a Panic Monster. Instead, he explains that non-procrastinators might have better control over their rational decision-maker, and thus, they rarely need the Panic Monster to intervene.
False: Tim Urban does not claim that non-procrastinators lack a Panic Monster. Instead, he explains that non-procrastinators might have better control over their rational decision-maker, and thus, they rarely need the Panic Monster to intervene.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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