Three of the following illustrate a product goal toward which learners might strive. Which one illustrates a process goal?
A) Trying to get one's form right in serving a tennis ball
B) Trying to earn scores of 95% or higher on weekly spelling tests
C) Trying to get an editorial published in the local newspaper
D) Trying to win a race

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A process goal focuses on improving a specific skill or technique, rather than achieving a specific outcome. Trying to get one's form right in serving a tennis ball is focused on improving one's technique rather than winning a match or tournament, making it a process goal. The other options all focus on achieving a specific outcome, making them product goals.

Three of the Following Illustrate a Product Goal Toward Which