Goal Motivation Study Guide
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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'?

  • Delayed goal
  • Specific goal (correct)
  • Immediate goal
  • Vague goal

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?

<p>A homeless person (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between immediate and delayed goals?

<p>Immediate goals are short-term, delayed goals are long-term (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a vague goal?

<p>Having an interesting career (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of motivation can be enhanced by setting sub-goals for complex, long-term goals?

<p>Extrinsic motivation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For whom could deciding what to eat for dinner be considered a major goal?

<p>A homeless person (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of instrumental, motivational behavior in goal achievement?

<p>To decide on the means necessary to achieve the goal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of goal is 'cleaning your apartment'?

<p>Immediate (proximal) goal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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