When a Task Is Novel or Complex and Individuals Need

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Multiple Choice

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance, which of the following is most accurate?

• A)Setting a high performance goal will be most effective.
• B)Setting a specific learning goal will be most effective.
• C)Setting a high performance goal and a high learning goal will be most effective.
• D)Setting a do your best goal will be most effective.
• E)Setting a high performance goal and a low learning goal will be most effective.

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