Procrastination refers to a delay in starting an intended task ____.
A) when the delay may have negative consequences
B) when the delay may have positive consequences
C) when there is nothing else that needs to be done
D) all of these

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Procrastination typically refers to delaying the start of a task that should be done, and this delay can have negative consequences such as increased stress, missed deadlines, and a lower quality of work. While there may be cases where procrastination could have positive consequences (such as if delaying a task allows for new information or insights to emerge), this is less common and not typically what is meant by the term. Additionally, whether there are other tasks that need to be done is not necessarily related to procrastination.

Procrastination Refers to a Delay in Starting an Intended Task