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Procrastination

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks despite knowing that there may be negative consequences. It involves voluntarily choosing to engage in activities that are more enjoyable or less demanding than the task at hand.

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