When Will Setting a Specific Learning Goal Be More Effective

question 18

Multiple Choice

When will setting a specific learning goal be more effective than setting a high performance goal?

• A)When the job is simple
• B)When individuals have the knowledge and skills to perform the task effectively
• C)When the task is straightforward
• D)When the task is complex
• E)When the task is intrinsically motivating

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Definitions:

Miniature Goat

A small breed of goat kept as a pet or for milk production, characterized by its significantly smaller size compared to standard goat breeds.

Door-In-The-Face Technique

A persuasion strategy whereby a large, unreasonable request is made first with the expectation of being refused, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

A persuasion strategy involving getting a person to agree to a small request as a precursor to making a larger request.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A psychological tactic wherein agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.