Asked by Ranjot Bains on May 01, 2024

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The so-called Zeigarnik effect helps us to ____.

A) remember unfinished tasks and thus return to complete them
B) learn when we have set unrealistic goals for ourselves and set more realistic goals in the future
C) recognize when tasks are too easy or too hard (and therefore a bad match for our ability levels) and seek out tasks that are more appropriate
D) assess the pros and cons of a given situation and make decisions based on this assessment

Zeigarnik Effect

The tendency to remember uncompleted or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks.

Unfinished Tasks

Tasks or activities that have been started but not completed, which can persist in an individual's memory and attention, often prompting a desire to resolve them.

Realistic Goals

Objectives or targets that are practical, achievable, and based on reasonable expectations.

  • Grasp the essentiality of identifying goals and the contributors to the chase and success of these objectives.
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Gabriella BottoniMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Zeigarnik effect is a psychological phenomenon that suggests people remember uncompleted or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks. This helps individuals to return and complete those tasks.