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Question Answer

1. When you hold yourself back 1.
from learning something that
is within your reach to grasp,
what do you tell yourself as a
reason to put it off?

2. What are the exceptions to the 2.
above belief in which you en-
gaged a challenging learning
situation?

3. What did you tell yourself that 3.
was different?

4. If you believe that you can 4.
grasp the concept if you put in
enough time, then what stops
you from putting in the time?
5. How do you develop a self- 5.
efficacy belief about learning?

Controlling the conditions for learning can lead to learning. If
you view yourself as being in control, learning is likely to be less
averse. Here are some behavioral suggestions that support self-
regulated learning actions where you control key conditions. These
same techniques, however, also apply to other forms of procrasti-
nation where it is useful to create a structure to get something that
is a pressing priority done:

• Positive associations. Associate something pleasurable with
learning. You may enjoy classical music. When you are in-
volved in learning, have classical music playing in the back-
ground. If you like a candle-lit bath, have a learning tape
playing in the background as you take your candle-lit bath.