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.        
2. I know what I have to do but frequently find that I have done something else.        
3. I carry my books/work assignments with me to various places but do not open them.        
4. I work best at the "last minute" when the pressure is really on.        
5. There are too many interruptions that interfere with my accomplishing my top priorities.        
6. I avoid forthright answers when pressed for an unpleasant decision.        
7. I take half measures which will avoid or delay unpleasant or difficult action.        
8. I have been too tired, nervous or upset to do the difficult task that faces me.        
9. I like to get my room in a good order before starting a difficult task.        
10. I find myself waiting for inspirations before becoming involved on most important study/work tasks.        
  TOTAL RESPONSES        
  WEIGHT x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1
  SCORE        

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