Jenna takes her son to the pediatrician for an ear infection. The pediatrician asks Jenna about her tobacco use and informs her that many children develop serious ear infections as the result of being exposed to second-hand smoke. Jenna is upset to learn that she may have inadvertently harmed her son and tells the doctor she is motivated to quit. Later that afternoon, however, Jenna smokes half a pack of cigarettes. Given this behavior, can Jenna still claim that she is motivated to quit?
A. No, because she has to actually follow through with the behavior to be considered motivated.
B. No, because to be motivated means she has to engage in constant pursuit of a goal without any lapses.
C. Yes, because motivation guides behavior towards a goal and is not contingent on achieving the goal.
D. Yes, because motivation is more related to feelings than actual behavior and she feels upset about her smoking.
Answer: C
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