It's a Cold and Snowy Day, and It's Tempting to Skip

question 68

Multiple Choice

It's a cold and snowy day, and it's tempting to skip class for the day to avoid going out in the weather. What could you do to make it easier to resist that temptation?

• A) Tell yourself that if you skip class just this once, you'll be less likely to do it on other days.
• B) Think of all the fun outdoor activities like cross country skiing and sledding that you could do in the snow.
• C) Remind yourself that it'll be a lot easier to get an "A" in your class if you go to class every day.
• D) Think about how nice it would be to curl up with your textbook and a cup of hot chocolate at home.

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