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A Case Study of Procrastination in a Computer Assisted Introductory Psychology Course.

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Wambach, Cathrine; Brothen, Thomas – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2001

Examines the performance of four developmental students in a psychology class, each of whom demonstrated a specific type of procrastination: (1) avoidance; (2) arousal; (3) fear of failure; and (4) disorganized or rebellious. States that students were alike in their tendency to postpone work, but they varied in levels of anxiety, timing of work,…

Descriptors: Community Colleges, Self Management, Student Behavior, Student Characteristics

Listen to What Students Say.

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Carranza, Carmy – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2001

Describes a survey on student motivation and presents developmental education students' responses describing their strategies for academic success. Addresses the importance of combining effort with effective study strategies, planning, finding a quiet space, being persistent, and preparing for class. (NB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Planning