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

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Assigning goals that are both specific and difficult provide clear direction and a challenging target, which tend to result in higher effort and performance. This is supported by goal-setting theory, which suggests that challenging and specific goals lead to higher motivation and effort.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Result in Consistently