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What is a characteristic of SMART goals?
What is a characteristic of SMART goals?
- They are only applicable to vertical stretch goals
- They are based on self-interest
- They are vague and open-ended
- They are specific, measurable, achievable, results-based, and time-specific (correct)
What type of goal adds extra motivating power because it appeals to people's 'higher' values?
What type of goal adds extra motivating power because it appeals to people's 'higher' values?
- Stretch goal
- Vertical goal
- Motivational goal
- Meaningful goal (correct)
What is the purpose of setting goals, according to Goal-Setting Theory?
What is the purpose of setting goals, according to Goal-Setting Theory?
- To direct thoughts and behaviors towards a particular end (correct)
- To create self-interest
- To reduce motivation
- To reduce performance
What type of goal is particularly demanding and sometimes thought to be impossible?
What type of goal is particularly demanding and sometimes thought to be impossible?
What is the purpose of setting vertical stretch goals?
What is the purpose of setting vertical stretch goals?