What was the purpose of this research study? Please include the relevant background material discussed that provides support for the study’s purpose (and why it is important).
In your own words, please describe and provide an example of each:
a) Mental Contrasting
b) Implementation Intentions
In your own words, what were the author’s hypotheses in Study 1?
Describe the two conditions in Study 1, being sure to identify which aspects they share and how they differ.
Information + MCII condition:
Information + positive thinking condition:
What were the primary dependent variables in Study 1? How were they measured?
Please explain (in your own words) what is happening in Figures A and B:
Figure A
Figure B
What were the primary objectives purposes of Study 2?
How did the conditions in Study 2 differ from those in Study 1?
Please explain (in your own words) what is happening in FigureC:
Figure C
Did Study 2 conceptually replicate the findings from Study 1? If so, how?