Atomic Habits Ch 4 Reading and Quiz

What did the woman notice in her father-in-law that made her concerned?

• He was joking about his looks

• A change in the pattern of blood distribution in his face

• He was feeling perfectly fine

• He was having a heart attack

What was the result of the father-in-law's examination at the hospital?

• He was given a clean bill of health

• He was diagnosed with a minor illness

• He had a blockage to a major artery and was at immediate risk of a heart attack

• He was found to be overreacting

According to the text, what happens when major arteries are obstructed?

• The body sends more blood to the peripheral locations

• The body shuts down non-essential organs

• The body focuses on sending blood to critical organs and away from the skin

• The body increases blood flow to the face

How did the woman develop the ability to recognize the pattern that indicated her father-in-law was unwell?

• She had a natural talent for diagnosing medical conditions

• She studied medical textbooks

• She had years of experience working with people with heart failure

• She took a course on facial recognition

What is the analogy used in the text to explain the woman's ability to recognize the problem with her father-in-law?

• Comparing it to a chef recognizing the taste of a dish

• Comparing it to a mechanic diagnosing a car problem by sound

• Comparing it to military analysts identifying enemy missiles on a radar screen

• Comparing it to a teacher recognizing a student's misunderstanding

What is the human brain compared to in the text?

• A storage device

• A prediction machine

• A muscle

• A computer program

According to the text, what can experienced radiologists predict?

• The weather forecast

• The stock market trends

• The development of a stroke

• The outcome of sports events

What is the foundation for every habit we have, as mentioned in the text?

• The ability to notice and remember details

• The ability to notice the relevant cues in a given situation

• The ability to predict the future accurately

• The ability to learn new languages

How does the text describe the way our body handles certain functions like hair growth and digestion?

• Through conscious effort

• On autopilot

• With the help of technology

• By following a strict routine

What governs appetite and hunger according to the text?

• Conscious decisions

• Feedback loops

• External stimuli

• Scheduled meal times