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Task Characteristics, Motivation and Self-Control
Task Characteristics, Motivation and Self-Control
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Here's an interesting study about how the characteristics of a task affect our procrastination. I summarize this interesting new study, providing a summary of how task characteristics (e.g., task difficulty) as well as our motivation (e.g., I do it only because I have to) and self-control (e.g., I am good at resisting temptation) help explain why we might procrastinate on the task at hand.You can learn more about our research and resources at procrastination.ca
Released:
May 17, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
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