Bonita Wants to Get in Good Physical Shape

question 85

Multiple Choice

Bonita wants to get in good physical shape.She believes that she can eliminate fats from her diet,jog three times a week,avoid temptations when shopping for groceries,and distract herself when she gets a craving for cheesecake.In this case,Bonita is likely to _______ because she is _______.

• A) fail; delusional.
• B) succeed; high in self-efficacy.
• C) fail; falling prey to an optimistic bias.
• D) succeed; low in learned helplessness.
• E) fail; making a global attribution.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Elimination

The process of removing or reducing a stimulus that triggers an unwanted response or behavior.

Token Economy

is a behavior modification system that uses tokens as rewards for performing desired behaviors which can later be exchanged for various reinforcers.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink in order to maintain life and growth.

Special Privileges

Exceptional rights, advantages, or immunities granted to individuals or groups, often beyond what is common.