In which phase of motivation is the direction of motivation determined?
AGoal-striving
BSelf-reflection
CGoal-setting
DGoal-abandoning
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Goal-setting
1. In goal-setting the person weighs reasons for and against courses of action.
2. The person then commits to one goal, which fixes the direction.
3. Goal-striving comes later and is about carrying the plan out.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Stages_
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