Question

what is the most likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals? a. the individual will achieve a result greater than expected. b. the individual will experience greater motivation toward reaching the goal. c. the individual will become discouraged and stop working toward the goal. d. the individual will reach the goal, but be discouraged from making any goals in the future.

Explanation:

discouragement, which reduces the individual's willingness to continue working toward the goal. Options A and B are incorrect because unrealistic goals do not reliably lead to overperformance or increased motivation. Option D is overly extreme; while discouragement occurs, it does not always result in abandoning all future goal-setting.

Answer:

discouragement, which reduces the individual's willingness to continue working toward the goal. Options A and B are incorrect because unrealistic goals do not reliably lead to overperformance or increased motivation. Option D is overly extreme; while discouragement occurs, it does not always result in abandoning all future goal-setting.