________ goals usually have a stronger influence on behavior than do ________ goals.
A) easy; difficult
B) unclear; clear
C) proximal; distal
D) distal; proximal

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Proximal goals are those that are closer in time and more concrete, while distal goals are further in the future and more abstract. Research suggests that proximal goals are more powerful in motivating behavior because they are more immediate and tangible. Difficult goals can be motivating if they are seen as achievable, and clear goals can also be motivating, but neither of these factors have been shown to consistently have a stronger influence on behavior than goal proximity.

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