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    Stop Procrastinating!: Assessment

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    The objectives of this book are to define procrastination, explain why people procrastinate, and show how to stop procrastinating. The book contains an assessment with 25 multiple choice questions to test the reader's understanding of the content. Procrastination is defined as postponing your aspirations and occurs when someone wants to complete a task but doesn't, and feels guilty. The causes of procrastination include fear, anxiety, distractions, and fatigue. To overcome procrastination requires having a sense of organization, accepting risks, and enhancing self-esteem.

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    The objectives of this book are to define procrastination, explain why people procrastinate, and show how to stop procrastinating. The book contains an assessment with 25 multiple choice questions to test the reader's understanding of the content. Procrastination is defined as postponing your aspirations and occurs when someone wants to complete a task but doesn't, and feels guilty. The causes of procrastination include fear, anxiety, distractions, and fatigue. To overcome procrastination requires having a sense of organization, accepting risks, and enhancing self-esteem.

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    The objectives of this book are to define procrastination, explain why people procrastinate, and show how to stop procrastinating. The book contains an assessment with 25 multiple choice questions to test the reader's understanding of the content. Procrastination is defined as postponing your aspirations and occurs when someone wants to complete a task but doesn't, and feels guilty. The causes of procrastination include fear, anxiety, distractions, and fatigue. To overcome procrastination requires having a sense of organization, accepting risks, and enhancing self-esteem.

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    The objectives of this book are to define procrastination, explain why people procrastinate, and show how to stop procrastinating. The book contains an assessment with 25 multiple choice questions to test the reader's understanding of the content. Procrastination is defined as postponing your aspirations and occurs when someone wants to complete a task but doesn't, and feels guilty. The causes of procrastination include fear, anxiety, distractions, and fatigue. To overcome procrastination requires having a sense of organization, accepting risks, and enhancing self-esteem.

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    Stop Procrastinating!
    First Edition
    The objectives of this book are: To define the characteristics of procrastination To explain why people procrastinate To show how to stop procrastinating

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    11/15/00

    Disclaimer: This assessment was written to test the reader on the content of the book. The publisher and author shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the assessment contained herein. www.axzopress.com

    Stop Procrastinating!, First Edition

    Assessment Questions for Stop Procrastinating!, First Edition

    Select the best response. 1. Procrastination is: A. Simply enjoying life more B. A way to avoid stress C. Postponement of your aspirations D. A comfortable way to live 2. You are procrastinating if you want to complete a task but dont, and you: A. Feel guilty B. Do not feel guilty 3. The more you know about the causes of procrastination, the easier it will be to break its grip. A. True B. False 4. Procrastination is caused by: A. Lack of responsibility B. Fear, anxiety, or disability C. Distractions and fatigue D. Any of the above 5. To accomplish any task, you must: A. Be an expert at doing it B. Accept the inevitability of risk C. Have a sense of organization D. All of the above

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    6. Of the following, which may be the most serious cause of procrastination? A. Fatigue B. Depression C. Forgetfulness D. Boredom E. Confusion 7. Monotony and boredom: A. Are always a part of any job B. Can be eliminated by attitude and effort C. Are always present in routine jobs D. Are caused by others 8. Which type of fatigue is most likely to cause chronic procrastination? A. Physical fatigue B. Psychological fatigue 9. Physical disabilities: A. Should not be a reason for special consideration B. Are sometimes used to excuse procrastination C. Are sometimes left untreated so that a job can be avoided D. All of the above E. B and C 10. If you postpone something because youre needed for a more important purpose, it is not procrastination. A. True B. False 11. It is usually better to: A. Solve a current problem B. Avoid a current problem and work on future ones 12. You should reward yourself for doing something you dont enjoy doing. A. True B. False
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    13. If a job seems too complicated, you could: A. Subdivide the job B. Do something else for awhile C. Subdivide the time you spend on it D. All of the above E. A and C 14. A good way to prevent procrastination is to: A. Plan and organize B. Accept only easy tasks C. Concentrate on how to do it rather than on the task D. Avoid setting goals E. All of the above 15. Doing busy work: A. Is never appropriate B. Can provide a welcome relief C. Can be procrastination D. All of the above E. B and C 16. Once lost, the following is gone forever: A. Money B. Knowledge C. Health D. Time E. Any of the above 17. When you delegate tasks, you should: A. Show appreciation B. Not delegate to inexperienced people C. Clarify completely D. All of the above E. A and C 18. The more you are involved with your work: A. The more you are likely to procrastinate B. The less you are likely to procrastinate
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    19. You should never accept a task that you know will make you procrastinate. A. True B. False 20. If you set a deadline for yourself, it is best to: A. Keep the date to yourself B. Share your commitment with others 21. Choosing a simple step to start a difficult task: A. Makes little sense B. Gets you involved C. May just be busy work D. B and C 22. Other peoples opinions should: A. Be considered B. Not control you C. Not cause you anxiety D. All of the above 23. You should always do your most important work: A. Early in the day B. After exercising C. Under good lighting D. All of the above E. None of the above 24. Bad habits: A. Can seldom be broken B. Often enjoy a quick fix C. Can be broken, with work D. B and C

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    25. To stop procrastinating, you need: A. Sophisticated techniques B. A good attitude C. To enhance your self-esteem D. All of the above E. B and C

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    Answer Key for Stop Procastinating!, First Edition

    Recommended response (Corresponding workbook page)

    1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

    C (4) A (3) A (8) D (10) B (14)

    6. B (16) 7. B (19) 8. B (20) 9. E (26) 10. A (40)

    11. A (31) 12. A (36) 13. D (37) 14. A (38) 15. E (43)

    16. D (41) 17. E (42) 18. B (45) 19. B (46) 20. B (48)

    21. D (49) 22. D (51) 23. E (52) 24. C (54) 25. E (55)

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