Which Term, in Goal-Setting Theory, Refers to the Need to Make

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which term, in goal-setting theory, refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

• A) Goal specificity
• B) Goal difficulty
• C) Goal acceptance
• D) Feedback
• E) Goal motivation

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement positing that there is no significant effect or difference for a specific population parameter.

Positive Relationship

Relationship in which increases in scores for one variable are associated with increases in scores of another variable.

Population Means

The average value of a particular variable for the entire population, which provides a parameter that can be estimated through the use of sample means.

Pearson Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables X and Y, giving a value between +1 and -1 inclusive.