Claire has a 40-page history paper due at the end of the semester.Though initially overwhelmed by this assignment,she remembers a goal-setting guideline from her introductory psychology course and decides to apply it.She sits down with her calendar and maps out the smaller steps she needs to take in order to complete the paper.These steps include: reading the material,creating an outline,writing the introduction,writing a rough draft of the entire paper,and then rewriting the final draft.Claire most likely remembered which of the following guidelines?

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Claire is setting short-term goals (reading the material, creating an outline, writing the introduction, writing a rough draft) in addition to her long-term goal of completing the paper. This helps break down the larger task into manageable steps and can increase motivation and focus. Option A refers to setting goals based on personal performance rather than external rewards or outcomes, option B emphasizes setting challenging yet attainable goals, and option D suggests framing goals in positive language rather than negative (e.g. "I will write for one hour every day" instead of "I will not procrastinate"). While these are all helpful guidelines, they are not the one being referenced in this scenario.

Claire Has a 40-Page History Paper Due at the End