Research on Proximal Goals, Distal Goals, and Goal Hierarchies Suggests

question 127

Multiple Choice

Research on proximal goals, distal goals, and goal hierarchies suggests that MOST people ____.

• A) have goal hierarchies (including proximal goals and distal goals)
• B) have proximal goals but not distal goals
• C) have distal goals but not proximal goals
• D) have either proximal goals or distal goals (but not both)

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Definitions:

Chess and Thomas

Researchers known for their contributions to developmental psychology, particularly in the study of temperament in children.

Temperament

Refers to the innate characteristics of an individual's personality, including tendencies toward emotional reactivity, intensity, and sociability.

Behavioral Style

The characteristic way in which an individual reacts and interacts with the environment, often consistent across different situations.

Personal Responsibility

The idea that individuals are accountable for their own actions and wellbeing, including taking charge of their life decisions and accepting the consequences.