Question

knowledge is necessary for self - regulation and behavior modification because _______.
a. if one isnt driven to change behaviors, then one cannot change
b. coping with weakness is a necessary skill for changing behavior
c. understanding current behaviors is vital to changing them
d. recruiting others is helpful for changing behaviors

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Talks about motivation to change, not knowledge, so incorrect.
• Option B: Discusses coping with weakness, not related to knowledge for behavior change, incorrect.
• Option C: Knowledge helps in understanding current behaviors, which is vital for modifying them. This directly relates to why knowledge is necessary for self - regulation and behavior modification.
• Option D: Mentions recruiting others, which is about external help, not knowledge, incorrect.

Answer:

C. understanding current behaviors is vital to changing them