In a study reported in your textbook, participants made lists of 15 of their personal objectives that they wanted to accomplish. They also indicated the degree to which each was in conflict with every other objective. The data showed that the more conflict the person perceived between objectives,

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The study found that perceived conflict between objectives was associated with increased anxiety, depression, and poor health, likely due to the stress and cognitive dissonance caused by conflicting goals.

In a Study Reported in Your Textbook, Participants Made Lists