Research Results Indicate That Most New Year's Resolutions Are Made

question 109

Multiple Choice

Research results indicate that most New Year's resolutions are made for five or more consecutive years before they are successfully accomplished, suggesting that an important factor in effective behaviour change is the .

• A) abstinence violation effect
• B) ability to handle lapses
• C) willpower
• D) ability to commit

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Definitions:

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a severely traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Flashback Episodes

Episodes where an individual vividly re-experiences past events, often associated with trauma.

Terrify

To cause someone to experience extreme fear.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, significantly affecting daily life.