Brianna has set a personal goal to compete on her university cross country team next year. She has hired a personal trainer, bought the best running shoes available, and set a rigorous training schedule. Brianna's desire to join the cross country team has served as a:
A) motive.
B) perception.
C) personal identity.
D) self-efficacy.

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Brianna's desire to join the cross country team acts as a motive because it is driving her to take specific actions (hiring a personal trainer, buying the best running shoes, setting a rigorous training schedule) towards achieving her goal. A motive is a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior towards a goal.

Brianna Has Set a Personal Goal to Compete on Her