Carol Is a Recent High-School Graduate with an Excellent Grade

question 27

Multiple Choice

Carol is a recent high-school graduate with an excellent grade point average. After much thought, she has decided that she wants to pursue a graduate degree in physics after she finishes her undergraduate degree and eventually become a professor. To attain this goal, she realizes that she must first study hard and do well in her undergraduate classes, then take the graduate entrance exam and apply to the best graduate programs in her field. Along the way, she wants to obtain an internship, as this will help her get into a quality graduate program. Which motivational mechanism of the goal-setting process does this scenario demonstrate?

• A) Directing attention
• B) Regulating effort
• C) Increasing persistence
• D) Fostering strategies and action plans
• E) Receiving feedback

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Definitions:

Process

Denotes a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

Referent

In leadership and influence, a referent power base that relies on followers' identification and liking towards the leader.

Process Definition

The formal documentation of the steps, methods, and procedures involved in completing a particular process.

Reciprocal

Involving a mutual exchange or sharing between two or more parties, often characterized by interdependence and a balance of give and take.