Set 4: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Fresh start effect: temporal landmarks (new years, birthdays) motivate goal pursuit. Gym attendance spikes at month/week beginnings.
What does this suggest about motivation?
Detailed Explanation
This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. Landmarks 'motivate goal pursuit' = new beginnings boost it. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.
Key Evidence:
• "Fresh start effect: temporal landmarks (new years, birthdays) motivate goal pursuit"
Why others are wrong: A (This option is incorrect.), B (This option is incorrect.), C (This option is incorrect.).