Research Indicates That When People Are Setting Goals, They Tend

question 74

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that when people are setting goals, they tend to think in a(n) ____ way, and when they are pursuing or striving for goals, they to think in a(n) ____ way.

• A)realistic; realistic
• B)realistic; optimistic
• C)optimistic; realistic
• D)optimistic; optimistic

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Definitions:

Thoughtful Consideration

entails careful and attentive deliberation or reflection before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Gender Role

Societal norms dictating the behaviors, attitudes, and activities deemed appropriate for men and women.

Parental Monitoring

Parents’ ongoing awareness of what their children are doing, where, and with whom.

Authoritarian Parenting

An approach to child rearing that is characterized by high behavioral standards, strict punishment of misconduct, and little communication from child to parent.