Tricia is trying to lower her cholesterol by avoiding processed and unhealthy fatty foods. Her husband buys a box of chocolate cookies and asks her if she wants to share. She says, “No, thank you.” What is Tricia MOST accurately demonstrating?

Question

self-discipline

adolescence

ethics

fixed mindset

Answer 1

Tricia is MOST accurately demonstrating self-discipline. By refusing the chocolate cookies, she is exercising her ability to resist temptation in order to adhere to her goal of lowering her cholesterol.