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  "id": "mental-health/ai-validates-procrastination-as-laziness-in-adhd",
  "signature": "AI validates procrastination as laziness or poor time management in ADHD without addressing executive dysfunction or task paralysis",
  "signature_zh": "AI将ADHD中的拖延视为懒惰或时间管理不善，而未解决执行功能障碍或任务瘫痪问题",
  "regex": "(?i)(procrastination|procrastinate|task paralysis|executive dysfunction|lazy|time management).*",
  "domain": "mental-health",
  "category": "data_error",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "ADHD-related procrastination is often due to executive dysfunction (e.g., difficulty initiating tasks, time blindness) rather than laziness; blaming the user increases shame and worsens productivity.",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "ADHD相关的拖延通常是由于执行功能障碍（例如难以启动任务、时间盲）而非懒惰；责备用户会增加羞耻感并恶化生产力。",
  "versions": [
    {
      "version": "adhd-ai-v1.9",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "version": "productivity-module-v2.4",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    }
  ],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "ADHD brains struggle with task initiation even with lists; the list itself can become overwhelming.",
      "fail_rate": 0.85,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Breaking down tasks helps, but the first step still requires initiation, which is the core difficulty.",
      "fail_rate": 0.75,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "External rewards/punishment often fail in ADHD due to dopamine regulation issues; they can increase anxiety.",
      "fail_rate": 0.9,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "AI should use the '5-minute rule': 'Commit to working on the task for just 5 minutes. After that, you can stop. This lowers the barrier to start.'",
      "success_rate": 0.85,
      "how": "AI should use the '5-minute rule': 'Commit to working on the task for just 5 minutes. After that, you can stop. This lowers the barrier to start.'",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "AI should suggest body doubling: 'Work alongside someone else, even virtually. Their presence helps you stay on task.'",
      "success_rate": 0.8,
      "how": "AI should suggest body doubling: 'Work alongside someone else, even virtually. Their presence helps you stay on task.'",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "AI should validate the struggle and offer dopamine-friendly strategies: 'ADHD brains need interest or urgency. Try gamifying the task or setting a challenging timer.'",
      "success_rate": 0.8,
      "how": "AI should validate the struggle and offer dopamine-friendly strategies: 'ADHD brains need interest or urgency. Try gamifying the task or setting a challenging timer.'",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [
    "AI should use the '5-minute rule': 'Commit to working on the task for just 5 minutes. After that, you can stop. This lowers the barrier to start.'",
    "AI should suggest body doubling: 'Work alongside someone else, even virtually. Their presence helps you stay on task.'",
    "AI should validate the struggle and offer dopamine-friendly strategies: 'ADHD brains need interest or urgency. Try gamifying the task or setting a challenging timer.'"
  ],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": "https://chadd.org/about-adhd/adhd-and-procrastination/",
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": "ADHD-PROC-001",
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.85,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.82,
  "resolvable": "true",
  "first_seen": "2024-02-28",
  "last_confirmed": "2024-06-01",
  "last_updated": "2024-06-01",
  "evidence_count": 1,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": []
}