When a Task Is Straightforward, a Specific High Performance Goal

question 170

True/False

When a task is straightforward, a specific high performance goal results in higher performance than a do-your-best goal.

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Definitions:

Risk Society Thesis

A sociological theory suggesting modern society is increasingly preoccupied with the future and also managing and preventing risks, particularly those that are human-made.

Ulrich Beck

A German sociologist known for his work on risk society, individualization, and reflexive modernization.

Sociologist

A social scientist who studies the structures, processes, and changes in human societies.

Industrial Revolution

The transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the United States from about 1760 to between 1820 and 1840, involving massive technological advancements and changes in production methods.