Maria,Nicole,Abby,and Jessica are adolescents currently enrolled in an obesity treatment program.According to self-determination theory,which teen will be most likely to achieve her weight loss goals?

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According to self-determination theory, individuals who are intrinsically motivated and engage in behaviors due to personal commitment are more likely to maintain long-term behavior changes. Abby, who voluntarily enrolled because she made a personal commitment to herself, is therefore more likely to achieve her weight loss goals compared to Maria, who was forced by her parents to come to the program, Nicole, who was forced by her doctor to come to the program, or Jessica, who wants to lose weight for external validation from her ex-boyfriend.

Maria,Nicole,Abby,and Jessica Are Adolescents Currently Enrolled in an Obesity Treatment