People Who Write Down When and Where They Will Carry

question 25

Multiple Choice

People who write down when and where they will carry out their goal-striving behavior are more likely to actually attain their goals than people who set the same goal but do not write down how they will do it. The motivational construct that explains this effect is:

• A)the attributional analysis.
• B)the goal.
• C)the implementation intention.
• D)personal striving.

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