AP Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: C - Alan is preparing to get his black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Thinking “I have to avoid difficult moves until a day or two before the exam” is NOT helpful in articulating and reaching his goals.
Key Takeaway: Negative thoughts are not helpful in articulating and reaching difficult goals. If Alan avoids difficult moves until a day or two before the exam, he will do very poorly because of a lack of practice. This will most likely lead to him failing the exam. A negative thought can lead to a person not challenging themselves and avoiding necessary difficult tasks. Negative thoughts can also hinder motivation as a person may feel that nothing they do will change the final outcome of an event.