Answer:
1. topic - the akrasia and procrastination and the reasoning behind it
2. authors purpose- to inform
3. main idea - the affects of procrastinating and akrasia
Explanation: The authors purpose in this selection is to inform us on how some people rather get a quicker outcome with a small prize than working hard or being patient and getting a better or bigger prize or reward. Christie Aschwanden argues that people act against their own better judgement because they favor immediate rewards rather than long-term benefits. In Greek philosophy acting against one's better judgement is known as Akasia. Aschwanden explains why despite her persisting knee problems, she refuses to do the short exercises to fix her knee as she procrastinates by favoring present rewards and discounting future advantages. She summarizes the biological reasons that allow Akrasia to occur and mentions solution to help one fight the temptation that results.