Discussion Questions
1. How are personal goals both cognitive and emotional-motivational?
2. What are possible selves and how do they represent the "personalization of goal" in self-concept? Explain and give an example.
3. How are consumer culture and psychological insecurity related to the adoption of materialistic life goals?
4. How do the classic studies by Walter Mischel and more recent studies of college students show the value of self-control for a successful life?
5. From the perspective of control theory, what is the difference between approach goals and avoidance goals?
6. How does the rebound effect demonstrate the ironic effect of mental control?
7. What is the difference between wisdom and "book learning," intelligence, technical knowledge, or being "smart?" What does it mean to be wise?
8. How may the relationship between health and religion be explained (3 factors)?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.