Which of the following statements is correct in relation to goal orientation?

A) mastery goals are needs-oriented and focus on learning processes
B) mastery or performance goals have no impact on learning outcomes
C) goal orientation may influence task performance as well as cognitive, affective, and motivational processes
D) when learning to perform a new task, setting a difficult performance outcome goal has been found to be detrimental for performance

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Shameega Matthews · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Goal orientation has been found to have an impact on task performance as well as cognitive, affective, and motivational processes. Mastery goals focus on learning processes while performance goals focus on achieving a certain level of performance. Both types of goals can impact learning outcomes. Setting a challenging performance outcome goal can be beneficial for motivation and learning, as long as it is attainable and not too difficult.

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