Author Question: Randy is trying to lose weight by increasing his self-control. Which of the following could increase ... (Read 88 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Randy is trying to lose weight by increasing his self-control. Which of the following could increase his capacity to resist impulses?

a. Sharing good news with Paula.
b. Having a high negative affect
c. Decreasing pleasant emotions
d. Extinguishing positive events

Question 2

Simon wants to quit smoking. Which of the following could interfere with his long term goal?

a. An immediate contingency that rewards his smoking behavior
b. Feeling relaxed after smoking a cigarette
c. Getting to hang out with his other friends who smoke.
d. All of these