If a student repeatedly changes the goal because of others' opinions, what problem can arise?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Goal direction and commitment may become weak
Advice from others can be valuable, but changing direction repeatedly without evaluating it can prevent sustained effort and make progress difficult to measure. A student should listen respectfully, compare advice with personal values and abilities, then choose and commit to a suitable goal. This is different from refusing all guidance.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Goal direction and commitment may become weak
Why is this the correct answer?
Advice from others can be valuable, but changing direction repeatedly without evaluating it can prevent sustained effort and make progress difficult to measure. A student should listen respectfully, compare advice with personal values and abilities, then choose and commit to a suitable goal. This is different from refusing all guidance.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Psychology question. Chapter: Motivation and Emotion. Topic: Achievement Motivation.
