A budding author wishes to improve her typing. Which of the following would be least helpful in a program to help her reach her goal?
A) giving herself reinforcement each time she consistently improves in either speed or accuracy
B) keeping a careful record of her current rates of speed and accuracy
C) punishing herself whenever she fails to achieve the goals she has set for herself
D) deciding on specific improvements she wishes to make in speed and accuracy

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Punishing oneself for failures is not an effective or healthy motivational strategy, and can actually hinder progress and confidence. Positive reinforcement and setting specific goals are more effective methods for improving skills.

A Budding Author Wishes to Improve Her Typing