When the Task Is Unfamiliar to the Athlete,an Assigned Goal

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the task is unfamiliar to the athlete,an assigned goal may be superior to a self-set goal.Why might this be the case?

• A)Instills confidence in the recipient because an expert thinks they can achieve the goal.
• B)Assigned goals are almost always superior to self-set goals.
• C)Assigned goals give the recipient a feeling of ownership and control.
• D)Self-set goals result in low achievement.

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