60 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people may not change their behavior?
They have too few other priorities
Which of the following is an example of lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior?
"I don't think I'm capable of making this change."
Which of the following is an example of lacking planning skills?
"I don't know how to plan for the change."
Which of the following is an example of lacking performative skills?
"I don't know how to implement the change."
Which of the following is an example of facing difficulties overcoming existing habits and/or building and maintaining new habits?
"I give up when it gets too hard."
Which of the following is an example of living/working in an environment that facilitates current maladaptive behavior?
"My coworkers encourage me to engage in maladaptive behavior."
Which of the following is an example of lacking motivation/emotional involvement?
"I don't care enough to change my behavior."
Which of the following is an example of having too many other priorities?
"I have other things that are more important to me right now."
Which of the following is an example of lacking knowledge and/or holding incorrect beliefs?
"Vaccines cause autism."
Which of the following is an example of being concerned about others' approval if they change?
"My smoking friends won't like me if I quit."
Which of the following is an example of lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior?
"I don't think I'm capable of making this change."
Which of the following is an example of lacking performative skills?
"I don't know how to enact change."
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people may not change their behavior?
They have too few other priorities
Which of the following is an example of lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior?
"I don't think I'm capable of making this change."
Which of the following is an example of lacking planning skills?
"I don't know how to plan for the change."
Which of the following is an example of lacking performative skills?
"I don't know how to implement the change."
Which of the following is an example of facing difficulties overcoming existing habits and/or building and maintaining new habits?
"I give up when it gets too hard."
Which of the following is an example of living/working in an environment that facilitates current maladaptive behavior?
"My coworkers encourage me to engage in maladaptive behavior."
Which of the following is an example of lacking motivation/emotional involvement?
"I don't care enough to change my behavior."
Which of the following is an example of having too many other priorities?
"I have other things that are more important to me right now."
Which of the following is an example of lacking knowledge and/or holding incorrect beliefs?
"Vaccines cause autism."
Which of the following is an example of being concerned about others' approval if they change?
"My smoking friends won't like me if I quit."
Which of the following is an example of lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior?
"I don't think I'm capable of making this change."
Which of the following is an example of lacking performative skills?
"I don't know how to enact change."
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people may not change their behavior?
Belief in their ability to successfully change their behavior
What is a possible reason why someone may not quit smoking?
They are concerned about others' approval if they quit
What is a possible reason why someone may not be able to successfully change their behavior?
They lack performative skills to change their behavior
What is a possible reason why someone may not have the time to change their behavior?
They have too many other priorities
What is a possible reason why someone may not know how to plan to change their behavior?
They lack planning skills to change their behavior
What is a possible reason why someone may give up when trying to change their behavior?
They face difficulties overcoming existing habits or building and maintaining new habits
What is a possible reason why someone may not believe they are capable of changing their behavior?
They lack belief in their ability to successfully change their behavior
What is a possible reason why someone may not know how to enact change?
They lack performative skills to change their behavior
What is a possible reason why someone may not know about the negative effects of their behavior?
They lack knowledge about the behavior they want to change
What is a possible reason why someone may not want to change their behavior?
They live/work in an environment that facilitates their current maladaptive behavior
What is a possible reason why someone may not be emotionally involved in changing their behavior?
They lack motivation to change
What is a possible reason why someone may not be able to build and maintain new habits?
They face difficulties overcoming existing habits or building and maintaining new habits
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to social influence?
Concern about others' approval if they change
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to lack of knowledge?
Holding incorrect beliefs
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to lack of motivation?
Change not being important to them
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to having too many other priorities?
Other priorities taking precedence
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to lack of belief in their ability to change?
Lack of belief in their ability to successfully change their behavior
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to lack of planning skills?
Lack of planning skills
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to lack of performative skills?
Lack of performative skills
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to facing difficulties overcoming existing habits?
Facing difficulties overcoming existing habits
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to living/working in an environment that facilitates current maladaptive behavior?
Living/working in an environment that facilitates current maladaptive behavior
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to holding incorrect beliefs?
Lack of knowledge or incorrect beliefs
Which of the following is an example of a reason why people may not change their behavior due to being concerned about others' approval if they change?
Concern about others' approval if they change
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people may not change their behavior?
Having too few other priorities
Which of the following is an example of lacking knowledge and/or holding incorrect beliefs?
Believing vaccines cause autism
Which of the following is an example of being concerned about others' approval if they change?
Lacking belief in one's ability to change
Which of the following is an example of lacking motivation/emotional involvement?
Not finding change important
Which of the following is an example of having too many other priorities?
Not finding change important
Which of the following is an example of lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior?
Feeling incapable of change
Which of the following is an example of lacking planning skills?
Not setting goals
Which of the following is an example of lacking performative skills?
Not monitoring progress
Which of the following is an example of facing difficulties overcoming existing habits and/or building and maintaining new habits?
Giving up when change gets too hard
Which of the following is an example of living/working in an environment that facilitates current maladaptive behavior?
Living in a community where smoking is the norm
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people may not change their behavior?
Finding change important
Which of the following is an example of lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior?
Feeling incapable of change
Which of the following is an example of lacking planning skills?
Not setting goals
Study Notes
Reasons Why People May Not Change Their Behavior
- Lacking motivation or emotional involvement
- Having too many other priorities
- Lacking knowledge and/or holding incorrect beliefs
- Being concerned about others' approval if they change
- Lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior
- Lacking planning skills
- Lacking performative skills
- Facing difficulties overcoming existing habits and/or building and maintaining new habits
- Living/working in an environment that facilitates current maladaptive behavior
Examples of Each Reason
- Lacking motivation or emotional involvement: Not wanting to quit smoking
- Having too many other priorities: Not having the time to change their behavior
- Lacking knowledge and/or holding incorrect beliefs: Not knowing about the negative effects of their behavior
- Being concerned about others' approval if they change: Being concerned about others' approval if they quit smoking
- Lacking belief in one's ability to successfully change their behavior: Not believing they are capable of changing their behavior
- Lacking planning skills: Not knowing how to plan to change their behavior
- Lacking performative skills: Not knowing how to enact change
- Facing difficulties overcoming existing habits and/or building and maintaining new habits: Giving up when trying to change their behavior
- Living/working in an environment that facilitates current maladaptive behavior: Working in an environment that facilitates smoking
Reasons Not Classified Under Any Category
- None (all reasons are classified under the above categories)
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