In Higgins' research, personal standards relevant to one's own performance are called
A) motives.
B) traits.
C) self-guides.
D) self-efficacy.

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Personal standards that guide one's own behavior and performance are referred to as self-guides in Higgins' research. Motives refer to the driving forces that initiate, guide, and sustain behavior, while traits are enduring characteristics that influence behavior across different situations. Self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their own ability to successfully complete a specific task or achieve a specific goal, which may be related to personal standards but is not the same concept.

In Higgins' Research, Personal Standards Relevant to One's Own Performance