Determining Whether a Program Is Working or Not Is Sometimes

question 22

Multiple Choice

Determining whether a program is working or not is sometimes difficult because ______.

• A) legislators do not provide funding to find out
• B) success does not matter as long as there is funding
• C) program objectives and goals are not always clear
• D) legislators provide more funding for simply creating new programs

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Definitions:

External Rewards

Incentives provided by external factors, such as money, praise, or trophies, which motivate behavior.

Focused Concentration

The mental effort directed toward a single task or subject, eliminating distractions to achieve a heightened state of awareness and productivity.

Csikszentmihalyi

A psychologist known for his work on the concept of "flow," a state of intense absorption and enjoyment in what one does.

Flow

A mental state of deep immersion and engagement in an activity, characterized by a sense of fluidity between one's body and the environment.