Qiaohui never needed to study in high school. When she gets to university she finds that she does need to study. She decides that she will go to the library and study for six hours every night after dinner. After two days, her plan falls apart and she goes back to not studying much. Qiaohui might have been more successful had she _____, because _____ help people reach goals.
A) gradually increased her study time; small steps
B) studied in her room; fewer distractions
C) rewarded herself for studying; intrinsic motivations
D) a and b

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Gradually increasing her study time would have allowed Qiaohui to build up her study habits and avoid burnout. Small steps are often more effective in achieving long-term goals. Studying in her room with fewer distractions (option B) could also be helpful, but without a plan that is manageable for her, Qiaohui may still face difficulties in studying. Rewarding herself for studying (option C) with intrinsic motivations might be helpful, but it may not be as effective as choosing an appropriate study plan. Therefore, option D is not the best answer.

Qiaohui Never Needed to Study in High School