Numani's father always wanted him to succeed in business. One day Numani is debating whether or not he should go to his management class or play ping pong with his friends. Sitting on the couch flipping through his cell phone to call a friend, he scrolls past his father's name in the contact list without noticing it. What does research suggest Numani is likely to do?

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Research suggests that individuals who have a strong desire to fulfill their parents' expectations are more likely to make decisions that align with their parents' values and preferences, even if they are not consciously thinking about their parents at the time. Since Numani's father wants him to succeed in business, Numani may be more inclined to attend his management class.

Numani's Father Always Wanted Him to Succeed in Business