Understanding Atomic Habits

What is the main reason most of our habits are hard to break?

• They are done automatically.

• They are planned out.

• They are beneficial.

• They are purposeful.

What is the key message of the flight analogy from LA to NY?

• Small changes can have a big impact over time.

• Pilots need to be precise.

• Flights often get diverted.

• Traveling is unpredictable.

What are the two essential qualities needed when creating a new habit?

• Speed and accuracy

• Persistence and consistency

• Creativity and innovation

• Flexibility and adaptability

What is the first step in the mechanics of a habit?

• Response

• Cue

• Action

• Reward

What is an example of an automatic behavior mentioned in the text?

• Brushing your teeth

• Turning on a light switch

• Driving a car

• Reading a book

What is the term used for linking a less enjoyable task with a more enjoyable one?

• Reward linking

• Temptation bundling

• Task pairing

• Habit stacking

What is the '2 minute rule' designed to do?

• Increase task duration

• Make new activities feel manageable

• Make tasks more challenging

• Reduce task frequency

What is the main purpose of reducing friction in habit formation?

• To make habits more enjoyable

• To make habits easier to adopt

• To increase habit complexity

• To make habits more challenging

What is the role of dopamine in habit formation?

• It drives us to take action.

• It makes tasks harder to perform.

• It blocks neurotransmitters.

• It decreases motivation.

What is the main takeaway from the study involving voters?

• General plans are sufficient.

• Voters are unpredictable.

• Specific plans increase the likelihood of action.

• People always vote when asked.