Deck 6: Self-Discipline

Question 1

_______ is the process of teaching yourself to do what is necessary to reach your goals, without becoming sidetracked by bad habits.

A) Self-discipline
B) Positive thinking
C) Personalized thinking
D) Self-honesty

Answer 1

Self-discipline

Question 2

The two key elements of self-discipline are _________ and self-determination.

A) control
B) courage
C) strength
D) persistence

Answer 2

persistence

Question 3

Which of the following is cited in the text as a benefit of self-discipline?

A) Controlling disasters
B) Avoiding setbacks
C) Breaking bad habits
D) Resisting major changes

Answer 3

Breaking bad habits

Question 4

Which element of self-discipline corresponds with taking action and determining your path in life?

A) Persistence
B) Self-dignity
C) Responsibility
D) Self-determination

Question 5

An important component in the development of self-discipline is ____________, which is the ability to make independent, proactive decisions and to accept the consequences of those choices.

A) persistence
B) responsibility
C) self-criticism
D) determination

Question 6

One great way to increase your self-discipline is to learn and practice _________.

A) humility
B) impulse control
C) avoidance
D) passivity

Question 7

According to a study conducted by the University of Guelph, when people feel some ________ after making an impulse purchase, they are more likely to take positive steps toward correcting their harmful impulsive behavior.

A) guilt
B) fear
C) shame
D) apathy

Question 8

Three preventative steps to take when you feel an impulse coming on are to stop, think, and __________.

A) write
B) brainstorm
C) decide
D) deliberate

Question 9

When thinking about engaging in an impulsive act, which of the following should you be considering most?

A) The short- and long-term consequences of acting on the impulse.
B) How much money it will cost?
C) How much time it will take?
D) When did you last engage in the particular impulse?

Question 10

Which of the following is the second step to changing a habit?

A) Identifying the habit
B) Wanting to change the habit
C) Understanding the habit
D) Replacing the bad habit with a good one

Question 11

Which of the following questions would you ask yourself when trying to understand why you fall into your bad habit?

A) Who is present when I give in to my bad habit?
B) How do I feel just after I give in to my bad habit?
C) When do I give in to my bad habit?
D) Where do I give in to my bad habit?

Question 12

Amy doesn't smoke often, but she would like to quit. She especially doesn't like to smell like cigarette smoke at work, but she has the frequent bad habit of smoking a cigarette after business meetings. Which of the following would be the most advisable action for her to attempt in order to conquer this workday habit?

A) She should ask her boss if she may be excused from more meetings.
B) She should give her cigarettes to a co-worker, who would be instructed to only give them to her at her lunch break.
C) She should begin taking a brisk walk around her building after the meetings instead of smoking.
D) She should just take three puffs on the cigarette after the meetings then throw the rest of the cigarette away.

Question 13

Which of the following is critical to the success of replacing a bad habit with a new, positive one?

A) Rewarding yourself for your efforts
B) Punishing yourself each time you relapse into the bad habit
C) Telling your friends and family what you have accomplished
D) Repeating the new habit many times

Question 14

Two weeks ago, Roger replaced his bad habit of eating a candy bar every afternoon at work with eating a healthy snack. However, today was a particularly stressful day at work, and he relapsed and ate a candy bar. He is ready to give up, but you suggest he begin doing which of the following instead?

A) Punishing himself each time he relapses
B) Recording his progress and relapses in a chart
C) Allowing himself two days of relapse for every five successful days
D) Making himself throw up each time he eats a candy bar

Question 15

Which of the following statements is an example of effective self-talk for successfully replacing a bad habit with a good habit?

A) "I will stop eating once I am full."
B) "I am not good at arriving on time."
C) "I can learn to exercise regularly."
D) "I begin and end projects on time."

Question 16

Active, self-reflective thinking is called _________ thinking.

A) critical
B) responsive
C) disciplined
D) analytical

Question 17

Which of the standards for excellent critical thinking would be violated if you asserted your opinion as fact?

A) Relevance
B) Accuracy
C) Depth
D) Precision

Question 18

By asking yourself whether there is evidence to contradict a particular statement, you are following which standard of excellent critical thinking?

A) Depth
B) Relevance
C) Logic
D) Clarity

Question 19

Which of the standards for excellent critical thinking addresses whether a statement is plainly worded and easily understood?

A) Clarity
B) Accuracy
C) Precision
D) Depth

Question 20

According to the text, which of the following is the best way to make important decisions?

A) By going with your first instinct.
B) Through a decision-making process.
C) By acting in opposition to past mistakes.
D) Through risk-assessment protocols.

Question 21

In step 1 of the decision-making process-defining the decision-you need to be aware that the way you word a decision, question, or problem can bias the way you decide it. This is known as the ___________.

A) loophole effect
B) framing effect
C) regret syndrome
D) halo effect

Question 22

After you have defined your decision and listed all possible options, what is step three in the decision-making process?

A) Gather information
B) Assess the consequences of each option
C) Develop alternative options
D) Choose one option

Question 23

Which step of the decision-making process most closely involves considering your values and goals?

A) Evaluating your instincts
B) Defining your decision
C) Acting on your decision
D) Assessing the consequences

Question 24

In a decision-making context, when no option is significantly more attractive than the others, you experience __________.

A) regret
B) conflict
C) equilibrium
D) apathy

Question 25

In which step of the decision-making process would you make a list of pros and cons?

A) Defining your decision
B) Listing all possible options
C) Gathering information
D) Assessing the consequences

Question 26

Which step of the decision-making process involves monitoring the success of your decision?

A) Evaluating your progress
B) Listing all possible options
C) Gathering information
D) Assessing the consequences

Question 27

A common element of the decision-making process, __________ is the feeling of wishing you had decided something differently.

A) conflict
B) indecision
C) regret
D) uncertainty

Question 28

Author James Michener has been quoted as saying, "Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries."
Explain how this applies to having self-discipline.

Question 29

Controlling impulses involves being able to accept change, which can be difficult for a lot of people. What are some reasons why people resist change?

Question 30

What behaviors and strategies for continued success would you recommend to someone who has just recently replaced a bad habit with a good one?

Question 31

How can being aware of and accepting our mistakes help us become better decision-makers and more successful people?

Question 32

The word "discipline"comes from the Latin verb meaning "to persevere."

Question 33

Both persistence and self-determination are equally important for self-discipline.

Question 34

You can control your concerns and worries.

Question 35

Acting on impulse even once in a while can be disastrous to the pursuit of your goals.

Question 36

One of the ways to overcome resistance to change is to use positive self-talk when you find yourself making excuses.

Question 37

By studying bad health habits, psychologists have identified three mental stages people go through before they even begin to take action toward kicking the habit.

Question 38

We are most vulnerable to bad habits when we are feeling relaxed or adventurous.

Question 39

Replacing a bad habit with a good one is easier than getting rid of the bad habit altogether.

Question 40

The effort of maintaining a new, positive habit that has replaced a bad one can last a lifetime.

Question 41

Critical thinkers want evidence before believing something someone tells them is true, while passive thinkers will likely accept it without challenge.

Question 42

Among the benefits of critical thinking are the improved ability to come up with creative solutions to problems and the development of self-awareness and open-mindedness.

Question 43

You cannot learn to think critically; you are either born with the ability or you aren't.

Question 44

We may unconsciously frame a decision in a certain way because we already know how we really want to decide.

Question 45

Conducting thorough research on the potential consequences of a decision will eliminate uncertainty from the decision-making process.