In the context of goal-setting theory,__________is information about the quality or quantity of past performance and indicates whether progress is being made toward the accomplishment of a goal.
A) reinforcement contingency
B) instrumentality
C) performance feedback
D) expectancy

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Performance feedback is information provided to individuals or groups about their performance. It can motivate individuals to work harder and improve their performance by indicating progress toward goal attainment or areas where improvement is needed. Reinforcement contingency refers to the consequences that follow a behavior, instrumentality is the belief that performance is related to rewards, and expectancy is the belief that effort will lead to performance. None of these options specifically relate to past performance or progress towards goals.

In the Context of Goal-Setting Theory,__________is Information About the Quality