Self-regulation is better understood as a(n)_____ than as a(n)_____:
a. Inherited characteristic ... learned characteristic.
b. Skill ... condition.
c. Accomplishment ... capability.
d. Value judgment ... accomplishment.
Question 2Grace believes that willpower is like a skill. This belief implies:
a. behavior that is based on knowledge.
b. behavior that is adapted to particular situations.
c. behavior that has been well-practiced.
d. all of these.
Question 3Carla has been trying to use brute self-control to stop biting her finger nails. What is Carla most likely doing?
a. Telling herself that she should just stop biting.
b. Dipping her fingers in pure lemon juice to make the too sour to bite
c. Asking her friends to remind her to stop if they catch her
d. Creating an if then plan should she find herself biting her nails.
Question 4Three friends are trying to stop their late night snacking habit. According to the text, who is most likely to succeed?
a. Ace decides he will just force himself to stop eating after dinner.
b. Keisha stops buying snacks so that nothing can tempt her at night.
c. Kyle will do two pushups for every snack he eats at night
d. All three friends will be equally successful
Question 5Brook believes that he can quit smoking cold turkey, by simply resisting the temptation to smoke. According to the strength model of self-control, what will likely happen?
a. Brook will easily succeed if he's strong enough
b. Brook will have difficulty at first, but his willpower will increase with time
c. Brook will resist smoking more easily at first but will given in after time
d. Brook will lift weights instead of smoking
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