When a Task Is Novel or Complex and Individuals Need

question 256

Multiple Choice

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance, which of the following is most accurate?

• A)Setting a high performance goal will be most effective.
• B)Setting a specific learning goal will be most effective.
• C)Setting a high performance goal and a high learning goal will be most effective.
• D)Setting a do your best goal will be most effective.
• E)Setting a high performance goal and a low learning goal will be most effective.

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasive technique involving making a small request first to increase the likelihood of agreement to a larger request later.

Role Playing

A method for exploring the behaviors and attitudes of individuals by having them adopt and act out the role of a specific character or person.

Attitudes

Mental inclinations demonstrated through assessing a specific entity with varying levels of approval or disapproval.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon occurring when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, often leading to discomfort and a motivation to change.