"The Influence of Attitude Bias on Procrastination"
New research suggests that individuals with a stronger negative bias are more likely to procrastinate, delaying tasks such as tax filing and academic participation. Interventions that balanced participants’ valence weighting bias showed promise in reducing procrastination, indicating that this psychological bias might be a key target for improving decision-making and task completion. Understanding and adjusting valence weighting bias could lead to new strategies for enhancing productivity and decision-making, beyond merely combating procrastination.
