Research shows that we are more likely to strive toward goals if
A) we concentrate on the distant goal, not immediate short-term goals.
B) no one else has succeeded.
C) we are working alone.
D) we expect to be able to reach them.

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Research has shown that people are more likely to pursue and persist in achieving their goals if they believe they are capable of accomplishing them. This means that if someone expects to be able to reach their goals, they are more likely to work towards them. Focusing on distant goals, working alone, or not having any past successes of others have not been found to consistently enhance goal achievement.

Research Shows That We Are More Likely to Strive Toward