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:

Cognitive Traps

Cognitive traps are patterns of thought that are consistently negative or irrational, leading to inaccurate perceptions or poor decision making.

Unrealistic Standards

Expectations or criteria that are excessively high or unattainable, often leading to disappointment or failure.

Learning Perspective

A psychological viewpoint emphasizing that behavior is learned through interactions with the environment and through reinforcement.

Afraid Of Cats

Experiencing fear or anxiety when in the presence of or thinking about cats, often due to a phobia.