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Procrastination Quiz

Just so you don't forget all that you've learned about Procrastination, we've put together a little quiz on the subject. Read each question carefully and select the correct answer by clicking on the corresponding button. The answer key will be provided after the quiz is scored. Good luck!
1. Most people find that large projects are easiest to tackle if:
	Divided up into smaller tasks Done in one sitting Left to the last minute Started 2 months before the deadline I don't know

2. Most people find that the best way to get things done is to:
	Do the easiest things first Do the hardest things first It doesn't matter I don't know

3. Procrastination is a self-defeating phenomenon that affects a small segment of the population.
	True False I don't know

4. Self-esteem, fear of failure, and your own negative perception of your ability can:
	Cause you to procrastinate Make you miss out on opportunity Discourage you from applying yourself All of the above I don't know

5. Procrastination can have a negative effect on:
	Personal relationships Professional relationships Your work Your health Your pleasure All of the above I don't know

6. Which of the following play a role, to varying degrees, in procrastination?
	Time management Organization Tidiness of workspace All of the above I don't know

7. Procrastination, though it interferes with accomplishment, is conducive to a stress-free life.
	True False I don't know

8. Perfectionism is a quality that most often helps people get things done far in advance of the deadline.
	True False I don't know

9. It is generally productive to 'reward' yourself for completing a task.
	True False I don't know

10. When is the best time of day for completing tasks that require more brain power?
	The morning The afternoon The evening Whenever you tend to feel sharpest I don't know

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