People Who Vividly Imagine Their Possible Selves Achieving Success Because

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True/False

People who vividly imagine their possible selves achieving success because of hard work expend greater effort on a task than do people who imagine their possible selves as unsuccessful despite working hard.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing a major role in shaping everyday functions and mood.

Excitatory

Referring to substances or signals that increase the activity of the brain or other body systems, potentially leading to heightened arousal or action.

GABA

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the nervous system, playing a critical role in reducing neuronal excitability and regulating muscle tone.

Glutamate

An amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.