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?

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(1 point)
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self-discipline

adolescence

ethics

fixed mindset

Answer 1

Tricia is MOST accurately demonstrating self-discipline. Self-discipline involves resisting temptations and staying focused on one's goals, which in Tricia's case is to lower her cholesterol by avoiding unhealthy foods, such as the chocolate cookies her husband offers.