To illustrate her point that "We are often goal-oriented but not role-oriented," professional psychotherapist Miriam joked, "For example, I want to lose 20 pounds, but I don't want to change my diet or exercise." This is an example of:
A) implementational intentions.
B) the intention-behavior gap.
C) behavioral willingness.
D) risk-taking behaviors.

Question

To illustrate her point that "We are often goal-oriented but not role-oriented," professional psychotherapist Miriam joked, "For example, I want to lose 20 pounds, but I don't want to change my diet or exercise." This is an example of:​
A) ​implementational intentions.
B) ​the intention-behavior gap.
C) ​behavioral willingness.
D) ​risk-taking behaviors.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement exemplifies the intention-behavior gap, where a person has a goal but is not willing to put in the necessary effort or behavior to achieve it.

To Illustrate Her Point That "We Are Often Goal-Oriented but Not