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Desiree is a competitive swimmer. She spends most of her time swimming and rarely spends time with her friends. She is home-schooled so that her studies do not interfere with swimming. One day she decides she wants to compete in the Olympics. Which term describes Desiree’s decision to compete in the Olympics?
  1. Goal commitment
  2. Competition theory
  3. Achievement
  4. Feedback
Explanation
Answer: A - Goal commitment is the process by which a person become committed to achieving a goal. Desiree’s goal is to become an Olympic swimmer. A goal is defined as an outcome or incentive for which a person is willing to put worth considerable time and effort. Before committing to a goal, people typically assess whether the goal is worth pursing and how important the goal is to them.
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