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Desiree is a swimmer and plans to compete in the Olympics. 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. In this example, what is Desiree’s goal?
  1. Ignore her friends
  2. Become an Olympic swimmer
  3. Complete school
  4. Study more
Explanation
Answer: B - 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. Goals are often one-time events that are not repeated. In this example, Desiree may move on to a new goal once her goal of competing in the Olympics has been met.
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