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's approach of breaking down the large task into smaller, manageable steps aligns with the guideline of setting both short-term (e.g., reading the material, creating an outline) and long-term goals (completing the entire paper). This strategy helps in making the overall goal seem more achievable and provides a clear roadmap to follow.

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