People Often Have Multiple Goals Toward Which They Are Striving

question 47

Multiple Choice

People often have multiple goals toward which they are striving. Under such circumstances, they may do any three of the following. Which one are they least likely to do?

• A) Pursue one or two goals first, leaving others to be accomplished at a later time
• B) Redefine their ideas about what it means to achieve their goals successfully
• C) Find activities that enable them to accomplish two or more goals simultaneously
• D) Become so frustrated that they don't accomplish any of their goals

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Definitions:

Coercion

The act of compelling someone to act in a certain way by use of force or threats, often rendering any resulting agreement voidable.

Scienter

The knowledge or intent to deceive, manipulate, or defraud, used as a criterion to establish liability in fraud and securities litigation.

Annulled

A legal declaration that invalidates a marriage, contract, or another legal agreement, making it as though it never existed.

Intimidation

Intimidation is the act of making others fear that they will suffer harm or adverse consequences, often used to influence behavior or decisions against their will.