According to Goal-Setting Theory, When Does the Highest Level of Effort

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to Goal-Setting theory, when does the highest level of effort occur?

• A)When a goal is very easy
• B)When a goal is moderately difficult
• C)When a goal is very difficult
• D)None of the answer is correct.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of observable actions and behaviors over internal processes.

Experimental Method

is a research methodology where the researcher manipulates one variable and controls/randomizes the rest of the variables to study cause-and-effect relationships.

Cognitive Psychologist

A professional who studies mental processes including how people think, perceive, remember, and learn, often focusing on areas such as problem-solving, decision-making, and memory.

Cognitive Processes

The mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, and manipulating knowledge, such as perception, memory, and thinking.