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==Etymology==
[[Latin]] procrastinatus, past participle of procrastinare, from pro- forward + crastinus of tomorrow, from cras tomorrow
The term's first known appearance was in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hall Edward Hall]'s ''The Union of the Noble and Illustre Famelies of Lancastre and York'', first published sometime before 1548. The sermon [[reflected]] procrastination's [[connection]] at the [[time]] to task avoidance or delay, [[volition]] or will, and [[sin]].
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1588]
==Definitions==
to put off intentionally and perhaps habitually the doing of something that should be done
==Description==
[[Procrastination]] refers to the counterproductive deferment of [[actions]] or [[tasks]] to a later time. [[Psychologists]] often cite such [[behavior]] as a [[mechanism]] for coping with the [[anxiety]] associated with starting or completing any task or [[decision]]. Schraw, Wadkins, and Olafson have proposed three [[criteria]] for a [[behavior]] to be classified as procrastination: it must be counterproductive, needless, and delaying.
Procrastination may result in [[stress]], a sense of [[guilt]] and [[crisis]], severe loss of [[personal]] productivity, as well as social disapproval for not meeting [[responsibilities]] or [[commitments]]. These [[feelings]] combined may promote further procrastination. While it is regarded as [[normal]] for people to procrastinate to some [[degree]], it becomes a problem when it impedes [[normal]] [[functioning]]. Chronic procrastination may be a sign of an underlying [[psychological]] disorder.
The [[psychological]] causes of procrastination vary greatly, but generally surround issues of [[anxiety]], low sense of self-[[worth]], and a self-defeating mentality. Procrastinators are also thought to have a lower-than-[[normal]] level of conscientiousness, more based on the "[[dreams]] and wishes" of [[perfection]] or achievement in [[contrast]] to a realistic [[appreciation]] of their [[obligations]] and [[potential]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrastination]
[[Category: Psychology]]
==Etymology==
[[Latin]] procrastinatus, past participle of procrastinare, from pro- forward + crastinus of tomorrow, from cras tomorrow
The term's first known appearance was in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hall Edward Hall]'s ''The Union of the Noble and Illustre Famelies of Lancastre and York'', first published sometime before 1548. The sermon [[reflected]] procrastination's [[connection]] at the [[time]] to task avoidance or delay, [[volition]] or will, and [[sin]].
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1588]
==Definitions==
to put off intentionally and perhaps habitually the doing of something that should be done
==Description==
[[Procrastination]] refers to the counterproductive deferment of [[actions]] or [[tasks]] to a later time. [[Psychologists]] often cite such [[behavior]] as a [[mechanism]] for coping with the [[anxiety]] associated with starting or completing any task or [[decision]]. Schraw, Wadkins, and Olafson have proposed three [[criteria]] for a [[behavior]] to be classified as procrastination: it must be counterproductive, needless, and delaying.
Procrastination may result in [[stress]], a sense of [[guilt]] and [[crisis]], severe loss of [[personal]] productivity, as well as social disapproval for not meeting [[responsibilities]] or [[commitments]]. These [[feelings]] combined may promote further procrastination. While it is regarded as [[normal]] for people to procrastinate to some [[degree]], it becomes a problem when it impedes [[normal]] [[functioning]]. Chronic procrastination may be a sign of an underlying [[psychological]] disorder.
The [[psychological]] causes of procrastination vary greatly, but generally surround issues of [[anxiety]], low sense of self-[[worth]], and a self-defeating mentality. Procrastinators are also thought to have a lower-than-[[normal]] level of conscientiousness, more based on the "[[dreams]] and wishes" of [[perfection]] or achievement in [[contrast]] to a realistic [[appreciation]] of their [[obligations]] and [[potential]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrastination]
[[Category: Psychology]]