Juan has received As and Bs in his first three semesters of college. Which of the following goals would be most effective in helping him to get straight As this semester?

A) setting the high goal of getting straight As
B) publicly announce that his goal is to get Bs, but then secretly hope to get As
C) vow to himself that he will do his best this semester
D) setting a low goal of getting C to keep his confidence high

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Kynan Robinson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Setting a high goal of getting straight As can help Juan to focus and work harder towards achieving this goal. It provides him with a clear target to strive for and can motivate him to work harder and smarter. Publicly announcing a goal to get Bs but secretly hoping for As may lead to a lack of motivation or effort since he is not fully committed to the goal. Vowing to do his best is a good attitude, but it does not provide a clear goal or target to work towards. Setting a low goal of getting Cs is not advisable, as it sets a low standard for performance and does not challenge Juan to strive for excellence.

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