Which of the Following Statements Is Correct in Relation to Goal

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to goal orientation?

• A) mastery goals are needs-oriented and focus on learning processes
• B) mastery or performance goals have no impact on learning outcomes
• C) goal orientation may influence task performance as well as cognitive, affective, and motivational processes
• D) when learning to perform a new task, setting a difficult performance outcome goal has been found to be detrimental for performance

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Definitions:

Activating Effects

Influences on behavior and emotional response that are initiated by hormonal or neurotransmitter activity in the body.

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate sexual development, function, and behavior.

Facial-Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that facial expressions can influence emotion as well as reflect them, suggesting the act of smiling can make one feel happier.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously.