If You Say to Yourself,"As Soon as I Finish Reading

question 9

Multiple Choice

If you say to yourself,"As soon as I finish reading this chapter in my textbook,I am going to play Guitar Hero for an hour," this specific goal has motivated you because

• A)it has given you direction.
• B)it has energized you not to stop until you have accomplished the goal.
• C)it has provided you with self esteem.
• D)it has caused you to re-think how you are working.

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