The Power of Habits

What is a "habit" according to the text?

• A conscious decision made daily

• An automatic behavior triggered by a cue

• A one-time action performed only in stressful situations

• A behavior that always leads to a reward

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Which element is not part of the habit loop?

• Thought

• Routine

• Reward

• Cue

Why are habits difficult to break?

• They involve conscious decision-making.

• The brain starts to conserve energy by automating the behavior.

• The reward is always a positive outcome.

• They only occur when you’re stressed.

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What must be done to change a habit?

• Ignore the cue entirely

• Change the reward

• Modify the routine or replace it with a healthier one

• Perform the habit less frequently

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According to the text, what is the key to using habits for success?

• Setting large, challenging goals from the start

• Breaking all habits, both good and bad

• Starting with small, manageable goals and staying consistent

• Changing multiple habits at once

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How does the structure of the passage, with separate sections for the habit loop, repetition, and success, help refine the key concept of habit formation?

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Identify the purpose of the paragraph titled "The Power of Repetition." How does it contribute to the development of the overall topic?

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Explain how the passage uses concrete details and examples to support the concept of habit formation. Provide specific examples from the text.

In the section "Using Habits for Success," how does the author organize information to make the concept of forming good habits clear to the reader?

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How do transitions between paragraphs help clarify the relationship between the different aspects of habits discussed in the passage? Provide examples of transitions used effectively.

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