Jamal might be unmotivated to achieve the goals presented by his father because they are not relevant to Jamal’s personal priorities. He was looking forward to attending a football camp, which likely holds more personal significance for him than getting a job and saving for college. This disconnect between his interests and his father's expectations could lead to a lack of motivation.
Question
Jamal’s dad called him into the dining room and asked him to sit down. He presented Jamal with a plan for the summer which included getting a job and saving for college. Jamal was disappointed because he was going to ask his parents about attending a football camp over the summer. Why might Jamal be unmotivated to achieve the goals presented by his father?
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They are unattainable
They are unattainable
They are not relevant to Jamal’s personal priorities
They are not relevant to Jamal’s personal priorities
They are not measurable
They are not measurable
They are not specific
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