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People who delay often prefer to avoid their tasks; they would rather engage in anything that gives them momentary feelings of pleasantness. However, procrastination could result in missed opportunities, low productivity, higher stress, and poor overall well-being—putting off a doctor’s visit is a good example. See where you fall on this procrastination scale.
This test is for anyone who feels they may have a problem with delay. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
A mental healthcare provider will help guide your tendency to delay. Seek a healthcare professional in your area on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
C. Lay. General Procrastination Scale (GPSTM)
P. Steel. Pure Procrastination Scale (PPS)
L.J. Solomon. E.D. Rothblum. Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS)
M.E. Aitken. Procrastination Inventory (API)
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