Research on proximal goals, distal goals, and goal hierarchies suggests that MOST people ____.
A) have goal hierarchies (including proximal goals and distal goals)
B) have proximal goals but not distal goals
C) have distal goals but not proximal goals
D) have either proximal goals or distal goals (but not both)

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Research suggests that most people have goal hierarchies which include both proximal goals (short-term goals that lead to achieving a larger, long-term goal) and distal goals (long-term goals that may take years to achieve). This is supported by studies on motivation and goal-setting in various fields such as psychology, education, and business.

Research on Proximal Goals, Distal Goals, and Goal Hierarchies Suggests