Question

chen is trying to determine why he usually skips breakfast. he writes the following notes in his journal: 1. i have several healthy foods available. 2. i wake up in plenty of time before i have to leave in the morning. 3. my parents rarely eat breakfast. 4. my doctor says breakfast provides the energy i need to start the day right. which item from his notes is most likely the reason chen skips breakfast? o i have several healthy foods available. o i wake up in plenty of time before i have to leave in the morning. o my parents rarely eat breakfast. o my doctor says breakfast provides the energy i need to start the day right.

Explanation:

• For "I have several healthy foods available", having healthy food available would not be a reason to skip breakfast, as it provides an option to eat.
• For "I wake up in plenty of time before I have to leave in the morning", having enough time in the morning would not be a reason to skip breakfast, as there is time to prepare and eat.
• For "My parents rarely eat breakfast", people often model their behavior after their parents. If Chen's parents rarely eat breakfast, Chen may be influenced to also skip breakfast.
• For "My doctor says breakfast provides the energy I need to start the day right", a doctor's advice to eat breakfast would encourage Chen to eat breakfast, not skip it.

Answer:

C. My parents rarely eat breakfast.