Coach C6

1. Most people can NOT get themselves to do the things that they know they should be doing, because they are just NOT motivated. *

True False

2. All behavior is operative. You are either motivated to do something, or you are motivated to avoid doing something. *

True False

3. Typical things that most people are motivated to avoid include: *

4. The healthy replacement behavior for avoidance is: *

Denial Procrastination Action

5. Getting the things done that you know should be done pays huge dividends. *

True False

6. Humans do what they do because: *

They are genetically programmed. They are biologically driven. They are environmentally influenced. They can act on their free-will.

7. Which of the following are examples of Dialectrical (Opposite Action) Behavior Therapy? *

Feel like eating ice cream - Go for a walk Feel like gambling - Go to the casino Feel like a shopping spree - Volunteer for the homeless Feel like isolating - Play video games by yourself

8. Not using your free-will is like being given a present and never opening it. *

True False

9. Which of the following are key points for training your free-will to initiate more positive actions? *

Determine to "Just do it!" Make a list of the things you know you should do Experiment with your free-will to get those things done Act on what you know is right Feel good about yourself when you get something done

The 7 Deadly Psychological Sins