Regulating Behavior

Question 2 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Which of the following statements demonstrate why it is important to practice maintaining one’s attention during the performance phase of self-regulation?

Answer

Being easily distracted by events unrelated to one’s goal can interfere with goal accomplishment.

Level of attention is important because it helps to increase motivation when working toward a goal.

Level of attention increases support from self and others when working toward a goal.

Amount of focus during goal performance influences self-regulation forethought.

Explanation

During the performance phase, maintaining attention helps keep actions focused on the goal. Being distracted by unrelated events can interrupt progress and make the goal harder to accomplish, so statement A gives the clearest reason to practice attention. Attention may relate to motivation or support, but those are not the direct reason described here.

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