Jim Enjoys Setting Goals for Himself

question 43

Multiple Choice

Jim enjoys setting goals for himself. He believes goals give him a sense of what he needs to do to get where he wants to be. Jim's philosophy of goal-setting most resembles which of the following?

• A) Goals help focus attention.
• B) Goals facilitate persistence.
• C) Goals help mobilize resources.
• D) Goals facilitate accomplishment.

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Definitions:

Internal Stress

Psychological tension or discomfort that comes from within an individual, often due to conflicting emotions or thoughts.

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or beliefs that are not based on reality or rational reasoning, often leading to negative emotional outcomes or behaviors.

Inner Conflict

A psychological struggle within one's self due to opposing desires or beliefs.

External Stressor

Factors outside an individual that induce stress, such as environmental conditions or life events.