Which of the following statements about goals and goal setting is not true?
A) Goals increase persistence
B) Goals direct attention
C) Goals should be set at a level just beyond reachable ("stretch" goals)
D) Goal achievement leads to job satisfaction
E) Specific goals lead to higher performance

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Goals should be challenging but realistic, not impossible or too easy. Setting unrealistic goals can actually decrease motivation and decrease performance.

Which of the Following Statements About Goals and Goal Setting