Scenario I Scenario I Is Based on and Presents Fabricated Data Consistent

question 2

Multiple Choice

Scenario I
Scenario I is based on and presents fabricated data consistent with the following study:
Tice, D. M., & Baumeister, R. F. (1997) . Longitudinal study of procrastination, performance, stress, and health: The costs and benefits of dawdling. Psychological Science, 8(6) , 454-458. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9280.1997.tb00460.x
Tice and Baumeister (1997) studied the relationship between procrastination and symptoms of physical illness in college students during an academic semester. Participants completed a questionnaire measuring procrastination. From this, they were classified as either procrastinators or nonprocrastinators. All participants also were instructed to record the number of negative health symptoms that they experienced during the first (early) and last (late) month of the semester. Figure 1.1 shows the major results of the study.
Figure 1.1
-(Scenario I) William James might have been MOST interested in which question about procrastination?

• A)Does the number of people in a class affect individuals' decisions to procrastinate on an assignment?
• B)Can a procrastinator be taught to not procrastinate by harsh late penalties on assignments?
• C)What areas of the brain become active when a person consciously decides to procrastinate?
• D)In what way does procrastination reflect an adaptive mental process?

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body that also contribute to feelings of pleasure and well-being.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of movement, attention, learning, mood, and motivation.

Monoamines

A group of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, that play key roles in regulating mood, arousal, and sleep.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle contraction and cognitive functions.