Understanding Habits and Change

What does the brain metaphorically resemble in the discussion of personal change?

• An empty field

• A busy city

• A dense jungle

• A complex machine

What does the metaphor of the brain as a jungle illustrate?

• The brain's capacity for storage

• The ease of forming new habits

• The speed of thought processes

• The complexity of neural pathways

What role does the 'wise planner' play in our brain?

• It handles impulsive decisions

• It forgets important tasks

• It manages routine tasks

• It plans and strategizes actions

What is a trigger in the context of habits?

• A reminder to stop an action

• A punishment for a bad habit

• A signal that initiates a behavior

• A reward after an action

What is the primary function of the 'impulsive toddler' in our brain?

• To plan long-term goals

• To analyze complex situations

• To respond to immediate desires

• To memorize information

What is NOT a role of the 'wise planner' in habit formation?

• Strategizing for future outcomes

• Choosing specific actions to form habits

• Initiating impulsive actions

• Analyzing the results of different behaviors

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to make a new action a habit?

• Using willpower to force the habit

• Setting specific triggers

• Making the action enjoyable

• Repeating the action regularly

Why is it suggested to make a new habit pleasurable?

• To increase mental strain

• To make it easier to repeat

• To involve more planning

• To avoid immediate rewards

How long can it take for a new habit to be established?

• Less than a week

• Over a year

• Exactly 30 days

• Between 15 and 250 days

What does the habit journal primarily help with?

• Planning daily activities

• Increasing intelligence

• Tracking habit progress

• Reducing stress