Researchers Found That Goals Set at a High, but Not

question 87

Multiple Choice

Researchers found that goals set at a high, but not unreasonable level of difficulty produce better results than less challenging or easier goals. This research finding applies to which characteristic of goal-setting theory?

• A) specific goals
• B) difficult goals
• C) goal acceptance and commitment
• D) feedback

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment, showcasing the flexibility in an organism's developmental pathways.

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back side of an organism or towards the spine, opposite of ventral.

Medial

Positioned in the middle or towards the central line of the body or an organ.

Meninges

Three layers of protective tissue—dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater—that encase the brain and spinal cord.