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.
Adapted from University of Texas Learning Center @
http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/class/mkg_grd/pquotient.html