What Is the Name of the Following Quotation? "When a Measure

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the following quotation? "When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure."

• A) Goodhart's Law
• B) Lee's Law
• C) Burke's Law
• D) Smith's Law

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Definitions:

Instinct

A natural and usually unchanging behavioral pattern exhibited by animals when exposed to specific triggers.

Optimum Arousal

The level of mental stimulation at which a person performs best, varying from one individual to another.

Hierarchy Of Motives

A theory suggesting that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with basic needs being addressed before higher-level needs.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory suggesting that behavior is driven by the need to reduce drives such as hunger, which creates a state of tension.