In a football game, which of the following situations most clearly shows evidence of a goal gradient effect?
A) Passing the ball slow and steady throughout the game
B) Going to a "no huddle" offense and quickly executing plays in the last few minutes of the game
C) Defending the ball vigorously in the first and third quarter
D) Playing your hardest one minute out of every five

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The goal gradient effect refers to the increase in motivation and effort as one approaches a goal. Option B, going to a "no huddle" offense and quickly executing plays in the last few minutes of the game, most clearly demonstrates this effect, as the team intensifies their efforts to score as the end of the game approaches.

In a Football Game, Which of the Following Situations Most