Research on Stress Suggests That If You Are Going to Try

question 29

Multiple Choice

Research on stress suggests that if you are going to try to give up a bad habit,you should:

• A) remind yourself continually that you have no control over this behavior.
• B) use the buddy system and give up the habit with another person who is also quitting.
• C) focus on the positive aspects of the habit to prevent depression.
• D) use relaxation techniques every time you "slip" and fall back into the habit.

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Definitions:

Egocentric

The tendency to view everything in relation to oneself and to consider one's own perspectives and interests as being the most important.

Psychotic

Relating to psychosis, a mental state characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may include hallucinations and delusions.

Disordered Thoughts

A condition often reflected as fragmented or disconnected thoughts, typically associated with mental health disorders.

Removed From Reality

A phrase describing a state or condition in which an individual is out of touch with the physical world or current circumstances.