Research on Positive Illusions and Goal-Setting Indicates That ____

question 76

Multiple Choice

Research on positive illusions and goal-setting indicates that ____.

• A)when setting goals, most people set aside positive illusions and are (at least temporarily)realistic
• B)most people are overly optimistic and ambitious when setting goals
• C)because most people have positive illusions about themselves and their lives, they usually fail to set goals at all (and just assume that things will turn out well)
• D)because most people have positive illusions about themselves and their lives, they tend to set goals for the distant future, but not goals for the present or immediate future

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Definitions:

Children

Young human beings who are in the early stages of their lives, typically considered from birth until puberty, characterized by rapid growth and development.

Decrease

A reduction in size, quantity, or intensity of something, often measured against a previous standard.

Wifework

Tasks and responsibilities traditionally performed by wives within the domestic sphere, including household chores, childcare, and emotional labor.

Unpaid Household Labor

Work performed within the home, such as cooking, cleaning, and caregiving, that is not compensated with monetary payment.