Allen Carr's Easy Way Quiz 3

1. It will NOT be helpful to refer to this book in the future because you've already learned everything you need to know.

True

False

pg. 216 - "It's no bad thing to pick it up occasionally and read a couple of pages. It'll keep you in the zone."

Explanation

pg. 216 - "It's no bad thing to pick it up occasionally and read a couple of pages. It'll keep you in the zone."

2. Using substitutions makes it harder to quit, not easier because they perpetuate the myth that you have given something up and that you need to replace it with something else.

True

False

pg. 174

Explanation

pg. 174

3. According to Allen Carr, should you use substitutions such as gum, candy pills, patches and chocolate?

Yes

No

Sometimes

pg. 174

Explanation

pg. 174

4. Once you are a nonsmoker, you should never smoke again.

True

False

pg. 196 - "Make it a rule of life that you don't smoke tobacco. No exceptions. Ever. Period. this is not a game. There are some things in life that you don't mess around with , and this is one of them."

Explanation

pg. 196 - "Make it a rule of life that you don't smoke tobacco. No exceptions. Ever. Period. this is not a game. There are some things in life that you don't mess around with , and this is one of them."

5. What was the original purpose of the drug, Zyban, before it was used as a cessation aid?

Bood pressure medication

Sleeping pill

Pain reliever

Anti-depressant

pg. 177

Explanation

pg. 177

6. When you quit, what should you do with all of your smoking materials?

Remove all smoking items from your house, car, office, etc.

Get rid of everything but 1 cigarette as a reminder

Keep them all close, just in case

Have a friend hang on to them for you

pg. 185 - "... so my advice is to remove all smoking materials from your house, car, office etc. The reason for this is simple. By having cigarettes on or close to your person, you are sub-consciously positioning the cigarette as the solution if you have a problem.... The cigarette is the problem, not the solution."

Explanation

pg. 185 - "... so my advice is to remove all smoking materials from your house, car, office etc. The reason for this is simple. By having cigarettes on or close to your person, you are sub-consciously positioning the cigarette as the solution if you have a problem.... The cigarette is the problem, not the solution."

7. With the right frame of mind the whole [quitting] process is enjoyable right from the beginning.

True

False

pg. 188 - "Nowadays at the seminar I tell smokers that the physical withdrawal period is around 3 days and that after 3 weeks you are truly free, but I dislike giving these kinds of guidelines... it creates an expectations that the smoker will have to suffer... As I have already stated, this is not so; with the right frame of mind the whole process is enjoyable right from the beginning."

Explanation

pg. 188 - "Nowadays at the seminar I tell smokers that the physical withdrawal period is around 3 days and that after 3 weeks you are truly free, but I dislike giving these kinds of guidelines... it creates an expectations that the smoker will have to suffer... As I have already stated, this is not so; with the right frame of mind the whole process is enjoyable right from the beginning."

8. Which of the following is NOT part of the Easy Way to Stop Smoking?

Make the decision that you are never going to smoke again

Don't mope about it. Rejoice

Both of the above are part of the Easy Way to Stop Smoking

pg. 155

Explanation

pg. 155

9. After you quit, how can you counter condition your response of wanting a cigarette during events you previously associated with smoking?

Have just one cigarette

With willpower

None of the above

pg. 163-164

Explanation

pg. 163-164

10. It has often been said that tobacco is the only legal product that if used precisely as the manufacturer intended, kills you.

True

False

pg. 215

Explanation

pg. 215

11. Any smoker, regardless of age, sex, intelligence or profession, can find it easy and enjoyable to stop [smoking].

True

False

pg. 171

Explanation

pg. 171

12. How long can it take for your mind and body to become fully accustomed to the absence of nicotine and many of the other thousands of chemicals present in tobacco smoke?

1 week

3 weeks

6 weeks

10 weeks

pg. 162 - Although remember, you are 100% nicotine-free after 3 days.

Explanation

pg. 162 - Although remember, you are 100% nicotine-free after 3 days.

13. Fill in the blank: When quitting, "it is essential to start with ________________."

The correct frame of mind

A friend who is also quitting

Willpower

Nicotine replacement therapy

pg. 160

Explanation

pg. 160

14. Stopping smoking does not lead to weight gain.

True

False

pg. 151 - "the weight myth is perpetuated by willpower quitters who substitute food for cigarettes during the withdrawal period, and then continue to overeat... stopping smoking does not lead to weight gain; overeating does."

Explanation

pg. 151 - "the weight myth is perpetuated by willpower quitters who substitute food for cigarettes during the withdrawal period, and then continue to overeat... stopping smoking does not lead to weight gain; overeating does."

15. Fill in the blanks: "Therefore the key to making it easy is to make your decision __________ & ___________. Not to hope you have kicked it, but to know you have. Never doubt or question your decision. In fact, celebrate it."

Spontaneously, final

Wishy, washy

Certain, spontaneous

Certain, final

pg. 158

Explanation

pg. 158

16. In Chapter 32, the Easy Way to Stop Smoking, Allen Carr gives you instructions to quit. How many steps does he provide?

4

3

2

1

pg. 155

Explanation

pg. 155

17. How many days does it take to become 100% nicotine free?

15

1

3

7

pg. 162

Explanation

pg. 162

18. Which is an example of a false incentive?

My family and I can have a great vacation on the money I will save

I'll be able to afford a better car

Making a family bet or pact

All of the above.

pg. 152-153

Explanation

pg. 152-153

19. Which of the following is NOT on Allen Carr's checklist of simple instructions within Chapter 42?

Get this clear in you mind: there is absolutely nothing to give up.

Do NOT change your lifestyle in any way purely because you've stopped smoking.

Do NOT avoid other smokers

Do NOT use any form of substitue

Avoid other smokers at all costs

pg. 204-205

Explanation

pg. 204-205

20. With a pact to quit together, a downfall can be when one or mare participants fail, it gives the other participants the excuse to stop. They have no motivation to stay stopped. What is this called?

Bad apple phenomenon

Rotten apple theory

Ripe fruit theory

Cooked fruit phenomenon

pg. 153

Explanation

pg. 153

21. Nicotine Replacement Therapy has negative impacts on the psychology of the quitter. Which of the following is NOT one of those negative impacts?

It perpetuates the notion that the smoker is giving something up.

It can make you incredibly drowsy and therefore unable to perform normal daily tasks.

pg. 176-177

Explanation

pg. 176-177

22. Both Zyban and NRT manufacturer's advocate fairly intensive counseling as a critical element of their programs.

True

False

pg. 178 - "Interestingly, both Zyban and NRT manufacturers advocate fairly intensive counseling as a critical element of their respective programs; in fact, it is difficult to find published success rates fro these products without the counseling element, which makes it difficult to evaluate their true efficacy."

Explanation

pg. 178 - "Interestingly, both Zyban and NRT manufacturers advocate fairly intensive counseling as a critical element of their respective programs; in fact, it is difficult to find published success rates fro these products without the counseling element, which makes it difficult to evaluate their true efficacy."

23. Smokers are deprived of all the following, EXCEPT:

Health

Money

Nicotine

Courage

Freedom

pg. 118 - Smokers are also deprived of energy, self-confidence, peace of mind, self-esteem, self-respect and tranquility.

Explanation

pg. 118 - Smokers are also deprived of energy, self-confidence, peace of mind, self-esteem, self-respect and tranquility.

24. Nicotine speeds up the metabolism significantly.

True

False

pg. 181 - "Nicotine speeds up the metabolism slightly but its effect on your weight when you stop smoking is minimal. Nicotine also robs you of energy and once you stop smoking increased energy levels cause many people to actually lose weight on this method..."

Explanation

pg. 181 - "Nicotine speeds up the metabolism slightly but its effect on your weight when you stop smoking is minimal. Nicotine also robs you of energy and once you stop smoking increased energy levels cause many people to actually lose weight on this method..."

25. After stopping smoking, there may be certain events that may trigger the thought of a cigarette. Why?

You lack willpower

You still have nicotine in your system

You previously associated this specific event with smoking, and "I want a cigarette" became a conditioned reflex

All of the above

pg. 163. - "It is essential to counter-condition your response in there situations"

Explanation

pg. 163. - "It is essential to counter-condition your response in there situations"

26. Before smoking your last cigarette, what 2 final questions should you ask yourself?

Do you feel certain? do you have an upcoming stressful event?

Do you have an upcoming stressful event? Do you have the willpower?

Do you feel certain? Do you have a feeling of doom and gloom or a sense of excitement and anticipation?

None of the above

pg. 191

Explanation

pg. 191

27. When does the moment of revelation usually take place?

About 3 days after a smoker stops

About 3 weeks after a smoker stops

About 3 months after a smokers stops

About 3 years after a smoker stops

pg. 187 - "Instead of telling yourself you do not need to smoke, you suddenly realize that the last thread is broken and you can enjoy the rest of your life without ever needing to smoke again."

Explanation

pg. 187 - "Instead of telling yourself you do not need to smoke, you suddenly realize that the last thread is broken and you can enjoy the rest of your life without ever needing to smoke again."

28. There are a couple of essential points and it is necessary to get them clear in your mind before you start (quitting). (Check all that apply):

It is a drug addiction and disease

Realize that you can do this

There is absolutely nothing to give up

There is no such thing as one cigarette

pg. 159

Explanation

pg. 159

Submit

29. What are the two main reasons for failure with the Easyway method? (Check 2)

Lack of willpower

Influence of other smokers

Having a bad day

You miss the smell

pg. 172

Explanation

pg. 172

Submit

30. When quitting, should you try not to think about smoking?

Yes

No

pg. 166 - "...don't try not to think about smoking. This is a tactic used by people who are quitting using willpower. They try not to think about smoking, but of course this makes them think about it even more... You will think about smoking - but it's what you are thinking altho is important. Whenever you think about smoking, think how wonderful it is that you have broken free..."

Explanation

pg. 166 - "...don't try not to think about smoking. This is a tactic used by people who are quitting using willpower. They try not to think about smoking, but of course this makes them think about it even more... You will think about smoking - but it's what you are thinking altho is important. Whenever you think about smoking, think how wonderful it is that you have broken free..."