Listening - Why You Procrastinate

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Choose the correct option for each question based on the video.

1. According to the video, procrastination occurs when we avoid a task:

A) Because we genuinely do not have enough time.

B) For no good reason, despite expecting negative consequences.

C) Because we prefer doing physical exercise instead.

2. Which part of the brain is responsible for releasing adrenaline during a fear response?

A) Prefrontal cortex

B) Amygdala

C) Temporal lobe

3. How do students usually feel about studying while they are actually doing it?

A) They realize it is not as bad as they thought.

B) They find it much more stressful than expected.

C) They feel completely overwhelmed by the task.

4. How does laziness differ from procrastination?

A) Laziness involves doing small unimportant chores.

B) Laziness is marked by low energy and general apathy.

C) Laziness only happens to people with high self-esteem.

5. What do modern researchers recommend to break the cycle of procrastination?

A) Applying strict time management and harsh discipline.

B) Ignoring all incoming deadlines completely.

C) Cultivating self-compassion and reducing negative emotions.

Activity 2: True, False, or Not Given Read the statements below. Select True, False, or Not Given for each statement.

1. Deciding which tasks are urgent and which can wait is a normal part of responsible time management. Select an option... True False Not Given

2. Procrastination is a logical behavior that protects us from real physical danger. Select an option... True False Not Given

3. People who fear failure are less likely to procrastinate because they work faster. Select an option... True False Not Given

4. Procrastination temporarily reduces stress levels, which makes the habit stronger. Select an option... True False Not Given

5. Most people who procrastinate end up losing their jobs within six months. Select an option... True False Not Given

Activity 3: Gap Fill Fill in each blank with ONE word directly mentioned in the video. Type the word in the space provided.

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1. Stress-induced panic can overpower impulses from the prefrontal , which helps regulate emotions.

2. We are most likely to procrastinate tasks that evoke negative feelings such as dread, incompetence, and .

3. Procrastinators often suffer from higher stress levels, anxiety, and physical .

4. One strategy to reduce stress is to break a large task into smaller .

5. Removing nearby makes it harder to impulsively avoid your work.