Choice Theory
True or False
Choice Theory is based on the simple premise that every individual only has the power to control themselves and has limited power to control others.
________ , according to Choice Theory, is a physiological need encompassing everything you need to sustain life, such as health, shelter and nourishment.
a. fun
b. freedom
c. survival
d. power
c. survival
Reproduction includes survival of the species. The psychological component to this need involves feeling safe and secure.
Choice theory suggests that all behavior is Total Behavior and is made up of four components: acting, thinking, ________ and physiology.
A. doing
b. feeling
c. manifesting
d. assuming
b. feeling
According to Choice Theory, the 7 deadly habits should be replaced with 7 ______habits. These habits foster healthier relationships and personal growth:
C _ r _ _g
Caring
According to Choice Theory, your ______ is a special place in your mind, where you store the mental pictures or representations of everything you want. The people, places, things, values and beliefs that are important to you reside there.
a. Quality World
B. Perceived World
C. Total Behavior
a. Quality World
According to the concepts of Choice Theory, all behavior is _______.
a. bad
b. negative
C. purposeful
c. purposeful
"Everything you do is your best attempt to get what you want, at that point in time with the information available to you."
Source: Quickstart Guide to Choice Theory | GIFCT (wglasser.com)
According to Choice Theory, the need for ____________ includes the drive to be connected with others, such as friends, family, intimate partners, co-workers, pets and the groups you affiliate with.
a. power
b. survival
c. love and belonging
c. love and belonging
One's Quality World picture is unique to each person—a canvas of hopes, dreams, and meaningful connections.
True or False
True
The Seven Caring Habits are
True or False
False
7. Negotiating differences
The people, places, things, values and beliefs that are important to you reside in your Quality World.
Quality World pictures are the same for each person.
True or false
False
Quality World pictures are unique and specific for each person.
Reality Therapy is based on Choice Theory.
True or False
True
According to Choice Theory, this need involves the desire to matter, make a difference, achieve, be competent, recognized and respected. It includes self-esteem and a desire to leave a legacy.
a. love and belonging
b. power
c. survival
b. power
According to Choice Theory, the 7 deadly habits should be replaced with 7 ______habits. These habits foster healthier relationships and personal growth:
C _ r _ _g
caring
Ramona likes to take back things that she has given to her friend when her friend does not agree with her opinions. Lately, Ramona noticed that he friend stopped texting her back. Ramona misses her friend and wants to reconnect with her. Reality Therapy suggests that to have a good relationship with her friend, Ramona should be:
A. threatening her friend to pay her back
B. Call the cops and complain against her friend
C. Negotiating differences with her friend
D. Telling everyone that her friend is not a good person
c. Negotiating differences with her friend
Sara is frustrated why her friend does not understand what makes her happy. According to Reality Therapy, this is because Quality World pictures or what makes us happy are:
a. same with each other
b. similar to each other
c. unique from others
c. unique from others
Teresa tends to blame other people around her when things are not going well. According to Reality Therapy, we can only c________ our own behavior and not others.
control
According to Choice Theory, the need for f_______ is about having choices, being independent and autonomous.
_ _ _ _d_ _
freedom
According to Choice Theory, freedom is about being able to move freely without restriction. Creativity is a part of this need, too.
Fill in the blanks
Reality Therapy and Choice Theory were developed as a way to help people take c_ _ _ _ _ _ of, and be r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for, their behavior.
control
responsible
Nico like Chinese food and he gets frustrated when his friend does not like to eat what he likes. Whose behavior can Nico control?
A. The waiter's
B. The chef's
C. His friend's
D. His own
D. His own
Annalyn assumes that her friend will be happy to see the same concert that she likes to attend. Annalyn is frustrated that her friend would not go with her to this concert. This is because
a. our likes and dislikes are the same
b. our likes and dislikes are different
a. our likes and dislikes are different
Reality Therapy believes that people should take responsibility for their b_________ rather than blaming their environment, parents, or culture (Wubbolding, 2017).
behavior
_____ , according to Choice Theory is the need that encompasses pleasure, play, humor, relaxation and relevant learning.
_ _ n
Fun
Choice theory says that people can take c_____ of their lives by taking more responsibility for their actions.
control
A. nag at her husband to spend time with her
b. blame her husband for her frustration
c. talk to her husband and ask what they can do
C. talk to her husband ask what they can do
Fill in the blank with the same word
According to Reality Therapy, it is important to know what we w_____ and what are we doing to achieve what we w_____ and if what are doing to achieve what we w______ is working.
want