A student generally postpones high-priority activities and does low-priority activities instead. The most likely outcome of this behavior is that the student
a. will assume power over life.
b. brings anxiety under control.
c. derives a sense of true accomplishment.
d. feels increased tension and fear of failure.
ANS: D
Procrastinating high-priority activities leads to increased tension and concern over possible failure. Assuming power over life, controlling anxiety, and deriving a sense of true accomplishment are unlikely outcomes of this behavior.
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