Which of the following statements about mental imagery is FALSE?

A) Mental imagery is one of the critical psychological states in the job characteristics model.
B) Mental imagery involves mentally practicing the task.
C) Mental imagery usually occurs before self-reinforcement.
D) Mental imagery involves visualizing successful completion of the task.
E) Mental imagery is part of constructive thought patterns in self-leadership.

Mental Imagery

The process of creating or recreating experiences in the mind, utilizing the senses without direct external input.

Self-reinforcement

The act of rewarding oneself to strengthen the likelihood of a specific behavior occurring in the future.

Job Characteristics Model

A framework suggesting that job satisfaction is increased and positive outcomes are achieved when jobs are designed to be meaningful, involving tasks that require skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.