A Primary Purpose of Developing a Personal Contract for Behaviour

question 71

Multiple Choice

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behaviour change is to

• A) notify others of your intent to change your behaviour.
• B) prioritize the behaviours that you are considering changing.
• C) assess your motivation for changing a health behaviour.
• D) commit you to your word of behaviour modification.

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Definitions:

Well-Behaved

Describes an individual (often a child) who acts in a manner that is socially acceptable and follows established rules.

Terror Management Theory

A psychological perspective suggesting that fear of death drives individuals to adopt cultural beliefs and behaviors to alleviate existential anxiety.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Neuroses

Psychological disorders characterized by anxiety or distress, but without delusions or hallucinations, affecting a person's ability to function normally.