Qiaohui Never Needed to Study in High School

question 13

Multiple Choice

Qiaohui never needed to study in high school. When she gets to university she finds that she does need to study. She decides that she will go to the library and study for six hours every night after dinner. After two days, her plan falls apart and she goes back to not studying much. Qiaohui might have been more successful had she _____, because _____ help people reach goals.

• A) gradually increased her study time; small steps
• B) studied in her room; fewer distractions
• C) rewarded herself for studying; intrinsic motivations
• D) a and b

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Definitions:

Rational

The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

Rational-Emotive

A cognitive-behavioral approach to psychotherapy that focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems by challenging and changing irrational thoughts.

Activating Event

An initial occurrence or situation that triggers a psychological or emotional response.

Antecedent

An event or environment condition that precedes and triggers a behavior or response.