Both Beth and Roger Are Avid Golfers Who Want to Improve

question 561

Multiple Choice

Both Beth and Roger are avid golfers who want to improve their games. Beth sets a goal of reducing her average score by four shots within the next three months, while Roger decides to set a general goal for himself of "becoming a better golfer" and figures this will be enough to motivate his behaviour. Based on the research conducted on goal-setting techniques, which of the following is most accurate?

• A)Both Beth and Roger are equally likely to improve.
• B)Roger is more likely to improve than Beth is.
• C)Beth is more likely to improve than Roger is.
• D)Neither Beth nor Roger is likely to improve at all.

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