Question

what is the most likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals? a. the individual will achieve a result greater than expected. b. the individual will experience greater motivation toward reaching the goal. c. the individual will become discouraged and stop working toward the goal. d. the individual will reach the goal, but be discouraged from making any goals in the future.

Explanation:

frustration, lose motivation, and abandon efforts toward the goal. Options A and B are positive outcomes inconsistent with unrealistic goals, and option D is less likely as the goal itself is unlikely to be reached.

Answer:

frustration, lose motivation, and abandon efforts toward the goal. Options A and B are positive outcomes inconsistent with unrealistic goals, and option D is less likely as the goal itself is unlikely to be reached.