Which of the following would most likely result in consistently higher effort and performance?
A)Goals that are both specific and difficult.
B)Goals that are very difficult to achieve.
C)"Do your best" goals.
D)Having clear goals.

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Goals that are both specific and difficult have been found to lead to higher effort and performance as they provide a clear target and challenge the individual to push themselves. However, goals that are too difficult may lead to demotivation and a sense of failure, so it is important to find a balance between specificity and difficulty. Clear goals (D) can also lead to higher effort and performance, but may not be as effective if they lack a challenging aspect. "Do your best" goals (C) lack the specificity and challenge needed to consistently drive higher effort and performance.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Result in Consistently