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What is the purpose of setting sub-goals for complex, long-term goals?
What is the purpose of setting sub-goals for complex, long-term goals?
- To create distractions from the main goal
- To enhance motivation for goal achievement (correct)
- To reduce the complexity of the main goal
- To shift focus away from the main goal
Which type of goal is 'graduating from college'?
Which type of goal is 'graduating from college'?
- Delayed goal
- Specific goal (correct)
- Immediate goal
- Vague goal
What can serve as a form of extrinsic motivation according to the text?
What can serve as a form of extrinsic motivation according to the text?
- Only negative incentives
- Setting vague goals
- Both positive and negative incentives (correct)
- Only positive incentives
For whom could deciding what to eat for dinner be considered a major goal?
For whom could deciding what to eat for dinner be considered a major goal?
What is the difference between immediate and delayed goals?
What is the difference between immediate and delayed goals?
Which of the following is an example of a vague goal?
Which of the following is an example of a vague goal?
What type of motivation can be enhanced by setting sub-goals for complex, long-term goals?
What type of motivation can be enhanced by setting sub-goals for complex, long-term goals?
For whom could deciding what to eat for dinner be considered a major goal?
For whom could deciding what to eat for dinner be considered a major goal?
What is the purpose of instrumental, motivational behavior in goal achievement?
What is the purpose of instrumental, motivational behavior in goal achievement?
Which type of goal is 'cleaning your apartment'?
Which type of goal is 'cleaning your apartment'?