Instructions:
People may use the following statements to describe themselves. For each statement‚ decide whether the statement is uncharacteristic or characteristic of you using the following 5 point scale. Note that the 3 on the scale is Neutral – the statement is neither characteristic nor uncharacteristic of you. In the box to the right of each statement‚ fill in the number on the 5 point scale that best describes you.
Extremely Moderately Neutral Moderately Extremely
Uncharacteristic Uncharacteristic characteristic characteristic
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I often find myself performing tasks that I had intended to do days before.
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2.*
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I often miss concerts‚ sporting events‚ or the like because I don’t around to buying tickets on time.
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3.*
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When planning a party‚ I make the necessary arrangements well in advance.
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4.
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When it is time to get up in the morning‚ I most often get right out of bed.
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A letter may sit for days after I write it before mailing it.
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6.
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I generally return phone calls promptly.
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Even with jobs that require little else except sitting down and doing them‚ I find they seldom get done for days.
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8.
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I usually make decisions as soon as possible.
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9.
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I generally delay before starting on work I have to do.
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When travelling‚ I usually have to rush in preparing to arrive at the airport or station at the appropriate time.
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11.
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When preparing to go out‚ I am seldom caught having to do something at the last minute.
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12.
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In preparing for some deadline‚ I often waste time by doing other things.
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If a bill for a small amount comes‚ I pay it right away.
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I usually return an RVSP request very shortly after receiving the invitation.
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I often have a task finished sooner than necessary.
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I always seem to end up shopping for birthday or Christmas gifts at the last minute.
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17.
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I usually buy even an essential item at the last minute.
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18.
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I usually accomplish all the things I plan to do in a day.
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19.
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I am continually saying AI=ll do it tomorrow@.
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20.
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I usually take care of all the tasks I have to do before I settle down and relax for the evening.
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Note: Reversed-keyed items: 3‚4‚6‚8‚11‚13‚14‚15‚18‚20
Note: * indicates items that differ from student to non-student forms
References
Lay‚ C. (1986). At last‚ my research article on procrastination. Journal of Research in Personality‚ 20‚ 474-495.
