Research Shows That We Are More Likely to Strive Toward

question 37

Multiple Choice

Research shows that we are more likely to strive toward goals if

• A) we concentrate on the distant goal, not immediate short-term goals.
• B) no one else has succeeded.
• C) we are working alone.
• D) we expect to be able to reach them.

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Definitions:

Customs

Norms and traditions established by societies over time governing behaviors and practices.

Status Hierarchies

Describes the ranking or ordering of individuals or groups within a society based on various criteria such as wealth, authority, or prestige.

Roles

The defined behaviors, duties, and responsibilities expected of individuals in specific positions or social settings.

Group Think

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.