Which statement best describes countering common time-wasting behaviors in studying?

• A. Multitasking, endless scrolling, and over-planning are common time-wasters; counter with single-task focus.
• B. Procrastination is never a factor in time management.
• C. Over-planning does not affect study efficiency.
• D. Relying on instincts is best.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is how planning interacts with staying focused during study. The best choice here says that over-planning does not affect study efficiency. This treats planning as a neutral tool: when planning is used to set clear goals, allocate specific time blocks, and guide your actions, it can support efficient study rather than waste time. The real killers of efficiency are distractions and trying to do too many things at once, not the mere existence of a plan.

If you’re able to translate planning into concrete steps and then stick to single-task work within those blocks, you’re countering time-wasting behaviors effectively. In contrast, the other statements make extreme or inaccurate claims—procrastination isn’t nonexistent, over-planning is framed as a waste, and relying on instincts isn’t a reliable strategy. The takeaway is that planning itself isn’t inherently wasteful; using it to create focused, actionable study time is what improves efficiency.