People with Specific Goals Outperform People with Vague Goals

question 20

Multiple Choice

People with specific goals outperform people with vague goals. This is because specific goals:

• A)are created by people who have more persistence.
• B)have more implementation intention.
• C)deal with mental simulations of successful outcomes.
• D)reduce ambiguity in thought and variability in performance.

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Definitions:

Major Life Stressor

Significant events or changes in one's life that cause a high level of stress, potentially impacting mental and physical health.

Stressors

External or internal stimuli that cause stress, requiring an individual to adapt or respond, potentially affecting health and well-being.

Biopsychosocial Model

A holistic approach to understanding health and illness, considering biological, psychological, and social factors.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects among others.