According to the Goal-Setting Theory of Motivation, Highest Performance Is

question 124

Multiple Choice

According to the goal-setting theory of motivation, highest performance is reached when goals are set to which level?

• A) impossible but inspirational
• B) easily attained
• C) slightly beyond a person's actual potential
• D) difficult but attainable
• E) only marginally challenging

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Definitions:

Categorical Imperative

A central concept in the ethical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, stating that one should act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law.

Motives of Vanity

The driving factors behind actions that are primarily focused on excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements.

Sake of Duty

Acting based on a sense of moral obligation rather than personal desire, interest, or consequence.

Maxim

A concise statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.