PROCRASTINATION QUOTIENT
For each item indicate the column that most applies to you.
| Nbr |
Statement |
Strongly Agree |
Mildly Agree |
Mildly Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
| 1. |
I usually find reasons for not acting immediately on a difficult
assignment. |
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| 2. |
I know what I have to do but frequently find that I have done
something else. |
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| 3. |
I carry my books/work assignments with me to various places
but do not open them. |
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| 4. |
I work best at the "last minute" when the pressure is really
on. |
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| 5. |
There are too many interruptions that interfere with my accomplishing
my top priorities. |
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| 6. |
I avoid forthright answers when pressed for an unpleasant decision. |
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| 7. |
I take half measures which will avoid or delay unpleasant or
difficult action. |
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| 8. |
I have been too tired, nervous or upset to do the difficult
task that faces me. |
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| 9. |
I like to get my room in a good order before starting a difficult
task. |
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| 10. |
I find myself waiting for inspirations before becoming involved
on most important study/work tasks. |
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TOTAL RESPONSES |
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WEIGHT |
x 4 |
x 3 |
x 2 |
x 1 |
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SCORE |
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Multiply the TOTAL RESPONSE row by the corresponding WEIGHT to get
the SCORE for each column. Add up the SCORE row to determine your total
score. That number is your Procrastination Quotient.
Procrastination Quotient: Below 20 - Occasional Procrastinator
Procrastination Quotient: 21 - 30 - Chronic Procrastinator
Procrastination Quotient: Above 30 - Severe Procrastinator
This rating system is by H. E. Florey of the University of Alabama
Counseling Center.
