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?

Denials and rationalizations (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Perceptual distortion (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Based on the threat of pain from more powerful sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Acquiring power to manipulate external factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Selective exclusion of information (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It causes confusion and stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because traders need a different framework for success in trading. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To avoid the acknowledgment of conflicts (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Acquiring power was necessary for getting what one wanted. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea discussed in the text?

Emotional control and self-responsibility are crucial in trading. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between traders and the markets?

Markets do not have power or control over traders. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The responsibility solely rests with the trader. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To notice alternative possibilities in trading. (D) 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?

How to adapt oneself to market conditions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Markets have no power or control over traders. (A) Signup and view all the answers