The questions below are similar to the ones you will see on this lesson's quiz. As you select answers, read the feedback for each question carefully. If you do not understand why a correct answer is correct, review the section of this lesson that relates to that question.
Megan is researching the best skin-care regimen to treat her acne, and she's made an appointment to see a dermatologist. What stage of behavior change is Megan in?
- preparation
- action
- contemplation
- maintenance
Megan has moved beyond just thinking she should do something about her acne, but she has not yet implemented an action plan.
Megan has moved beyond just thinking she should do something about her acne, but she has not yet implemented an action plan.
Megan has moved beyond just thinking she should do something about her acne, but she has not yet implemented an action plan.
Megan has moved beyond just thinking she should do something about her acne, but she has not yet implemented an action plan.
Chen decides to start lifting weights at the gym and knows that he will need some kind of incentive to stay motivated. Which of the following is an example of initiative rather than incentive?
- an upcoming strength and fitness competition
- knowing he will feel a sense of accomplishment
- earning the admiration of a girl he likes
- a set of free weights bought by his parents
Having a sense of accomplishment shows initiative, an internal motivation. The others are examples of external motivation.
Having a sense of accomplishment shows initiative, an internal motivation. The others are examples of external motivation.
Having a sense of accomplishment shows initiative, an internal motivation. The others are examples of external motivation.
Having a sense of accomplishment shows initiative, an internal motivation. The others are examples of external motivation.
Which phrase BEST describes the pre-contemplation stage of behavior change?
- recognizing that you engage in an unhealthy behavior
- planning how to change an unhealthy habit
- denying or not realizing that problem behaviors exist
- finding ways not to return to old behaviors
In the pre-contemplation stage, a person does not know or admit that a behavior of theirs might be a problem.
In the pre-contemplation stage, a person does not know or admit that a behavior of theirs might be a problem.
In the pre-contemplation stage, a person does not know or admit that a behavior of theirs might be a problem.
In the pre-contemplation stage, a person does not know or admit that a behavior of theirs might be a problem.
Which of the following will NOT help you change an unhealthy behavior?
- avoiding temptation at all costs
- knowing your triggers
- giving yourself rewards
- asking friends to support you
Avoiding temptation doesn't help a person learn the coping skills necessary for overcoming temptation or for effectively dealing with a relapse.
Avoiding temptation doesn't help a person learn the coping skills necessary for overcoming temptation or for effectively dealing with a relapse.
Avoiding temptation doesn't help a person learn the coping skills necessary for overcoming temptation or for effectively dealing with a relapse.
Avoiding temptation doesn't help a person learn the coping skills necessary for overcoming temptation or for effectively dealing with a relapse.
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