Section 1 - Instruction

In our previous units, we covered the predictable "honeymoon" and "plateau" phases of habits, and how internal and external factors cause your motivation to fluctuate. Now, let's practice identifying these concepts in real-world scenarios.

Engagement Message

Recognizing these patterns is the first step to overcoming them. Are you ready to diagnose some common habit challenges?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

A colleague started a "learn to code" habit. For the first month, they were excited and practiced daily. Now, they say it "feels like a chore" and they're struggling to stay consistent. What are they most likely experiencing?

A. The end of the honeymoon phase B. A major life transition C. The maintenance mode D. A lack of willpower

Suggested Answers

  • A - Correct
  • B
  • C
  • D
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Let's practice identifying the source of motivation dips. Sort these factors into the correct category.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Internal Factors
  • Second Box Label: External Factors

First Box Items

  • Poor sleep
  • Low energy
  • High stress

Second Box Items

  • New job
  • Winter weather
  • Moving house
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Fill in the blanks to describe the habit maintenance curve.

In the first few weeks, Alex felt amazing and full of energy for his new running habit. This was the [[blank:honeymoon phase]]. Around week four, his drive dipped and it felt much harder. He was now in the normal [[blank:plateau phase]].

Suggested Answers

  • honeymoon phase
  • plateau phase
  • maintenance mode
Section 5 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Let's distinguish between a motivation dip from the habit plateau versus one from an external event. Swipe each scenario to the correct cause.

Labels

  • Left Label: Habit Plateau
  • Right Label: External Factor

Left Label Items

  • "The excitement of my new gym membership is gone."
  • "I'm just not feeling that 'new beginning' energy for my diet anymore."
  • "This habit used to be fun, but now it feels like work."

Right Label Items

  • "I stopped my morning walks after we had a baby."
  • "A huge project at work has derailed my evening reading."
  • "I haven't been to the gym since I moved to a new apartment."
Section 6 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

You notice your motivation to exercise is always lowest on Friday afternoons after a long work week. Based on what you've learned, what is the BEST strategy?

A. Force yourself to do the full, difficult workout. B. Skip the workout entirely and try again on Monday. C. Plan for a shorter, easier "maintenance" workout on Fridays. D. Wait for motivation to return on its own.

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
Previous
Next
Sign up
Join the 1M+ learners on CodeSignal
Be a part of our community of 1M+ users who develop and demonstrate their skills on CodeSignal