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segrsyd

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Identify and briefly describe three reasons why loftier goals lead to higher performance.
 
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Jess has been engaged for two weeks. When she first started wearing her diamond ring, her hand almost felt heavy with the new jewelry. Today, she barely feels the ring on her finger. Jess is experiencing __________.
 
  a. extinction
  b. discrimination
  c. habituation
  d. spontaneous recovery


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

(1) People exert stronger effort toward higher goals; (2) People are more persistent in their efforts; (3) People concentrate more on higher goals and are, therefore, less susceptible to distractions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C: habituation


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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