According to Goal-Setting Theory, Goals Can Be Motivational If They

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to goal-setting theory, goals can be motivational if they have some specific characteristic. Which of the following would NOT be considered one of those characteristics?

• A) time-bound
• B) challenging
• C) proximal in design
• D) supported with feedback

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a variety of topics, events, or activities, without specific triggers.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological condition in which a person exhibits multiple distinct identities or personality states.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite having little or no medical evidence to support the presence of an actual physical condition.

Attributional Styles

The tendency to attribute one’s behavior to internal or external factors, stable or unstable factors, and global or specific factors.