Self-control and External Influences Quiz
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Why do many people lack self-control according to the text?

  • They were never taught self-control as children.
  • They were never exposed to a structured environment.
  • They learned to rely on rewards and punishments for behavior control. (correct)
  • They naturally have a lack of willpower.

    • What do unfulfilled expectations lead to?

  • Excitement and enthusiasm
  • Peace and tranquility
  • Joy and contentment
  • Stress and anxiety (correct)

    • What was the primary method of behavior control mentioned in the text?

  • Physical punishment (correct)
  • Social conformity
  • Emotional rewards
  • Mental manipulation

    • What are the mental defenses people build up to avoid pain?

    <p>Denials and rationalizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for distorting environmental information to avoid pain?

    <p>Perceptual distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did individuals typically learn to control their behavior according to the text?

    <p>Based on the threat of pain from more powerful sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did individuals believe was the only way to get what they wanted based on the text?

    <p>Acquiring power to manipulate external factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of emotional control, what does 'perceptual distortion' involve?

    <p>Selective exclusion of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does avoiding the confirmation of conflict impact one's perception?

    <p>It causes confusion and stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text suggest that everyday life mental resources may not work in trading?

    <p>Because traders need a different framework for success in trading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of building mental defenses against environmental information intrusion?

    <p>To avoid the acknowledgment of conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did individuals learn about acquiring power based on the text?

    <p>Acquiring power was necessary for getting what one wanted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea discussed in the text?

    <p>Emotional control and self-responsibility are crucial in trading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between traders and the markets?

    <p>Markets do not have power or control over traders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the responsibility for a trader's behavior?

    <p>The responsibility solely rests with the trader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text mention the need to grant oneself mental freedom?

    <p>To notice alternative possibilities in trading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is essential for a trader to learn to operate successfully in the market environment?

    <p>How to adapt oneself to market conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the power and control within market environments?

    <p>Markets have no power or control over traders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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