Which of the Following Statements Offers the Best Advice for Motivating

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements offers the best advice for motivating productive behavior?

• A) Set your goals so high they can never be reached ; that way you will never stop trying.
• B) "I will do my best" is the most effective goal in almost all situations.
• C) Set your goals to be high but realistic, and then commit to your goals publicly.
• D) Avoid setting goals to avoid the possibility of negative feedback.

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