Mismatched premises. This references two distinct variables—happiness and wealth/fame—and concludes that achieving one is not the best way to achieve the other. The stimulus is concerned with only one objective—remembering a word—and advises against focusing too directly on it.

Mismatched premises. This argument claims that one should focus on a smaller piece of a goal instead of the entire thing. The stimulus, however, recommends diverting attention from the goal entirely.

Mismatched premises. This appeals to the principle that the best way to achieve a goal is to avoid regretting past failures. The stimulus claims that it’s best to avoid focusing too directly on a goal that hasn’t been achieved yet.

This appeals to the principle that the best way to achieve a certain goal (falling asleep) is to focus on something else (counting sheep), because focusing directly on that goal (concentrating on falling asleep) will actually make you less likely to achieve it (lower chance of falling asleep quickly).

Mismatched premises. This appeals to the principle that the best way to achieve a goal (coping with grief) is to compare one’s struggles to those who are comparatively worse off. The stimulus recommends diverting one’s attention away from the goal.