AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATIONAL CONCEPTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to Edwin Locke, ____ goals produce the greatest degree of achievement.
A
Ambiguous and difficult
B
Specific and difficult
C
Specific and easy
D
Ambiguos and easy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Researcher Edwin Locke found that individuals who set specific, difficult goals performed better than those who set general, easy goals.

Detailed explanation-2: -(It’s also sometimes called the goal setting theory of motivation). According to this theory, goals that are clear, specific, and challenging are more motivating than vague goals or easy goals. And when employees are more motivated, they’re more successful in hitting their goals.

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