A ________ deviational variable is the amount by which a goal level is underachieved.
A) negative
B) positive
C) positive or negative
D) positive and negative

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A negative deviational variable indicates underachievement of a goal level, while a positive deviational variable indicates overachievement. The question specifically asks for the underachievement scenario, so the best choice is A.

A ________ Deviational Variable Is the Amount by Which a Goal