Quiz for:
Lecture on Behavioral Change

Question 1

Why do people often avoid checking their stock market accounts during a low market?

Question 2

Why do fear-based strategies for behavioral change often fail?

Question 3

In the context of increasing tax compliance, what was the effective message used?

Question 4

What type of information do people tend to shift their beliefs towards according to behavioral research?

Question 5

What age group tends to have the best ability to shift beliefs towards more desirable information?

Question 6

How do people typically react to negative information about future events?

Question 7

How can focusing on progress rather than decline motivate positive behavior change?

Question 8

What can be inferred about the human desire for maintaining a positive self-image?

Question 9

What is the primary reason fear-based warnings on cigarette packs show limited effectiveness?

Question 10

What principle is illustrated by the handwashing compliance study in hospitals?

Question 11

Why is progress monitoring important in behavior change?

Question 12

What boosts the effectiveness of providing immediate rewards for behavior change?

Question 13

How did the social incentive on electricity bills impact consumer behavior?

Question 14

How do social incentives influence behavior?

Question 15

What are the three key principles that contributed to increased handwashing compliance in hospitals?