Sarah wants to set up a regular study schedule to prepare for a comprehensive exam in her major subject. She decides that she needs to study for at least two hours a day. She then makes a specific plan: she will study at her desk immediately after eating dinner, from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., will take a 15-minute break, and then study at her desk again from 7:45 P.M.to 8:45 P.M. Sarah has formed a(n):
A) autonomy intention.
B) implementation intention.
C) achievement goal.
D) self-determination goal.

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Sarah has created an implementation intention, which is a plan that specifies the when, where, and how of a goal-directed behavior. This specific plan helps to increase the likelihood of following through with the intended behavior.

Sarah Wants to Set Up a Regular Study Schedule to Prepare