A Great Deal of Research Has Demonstrated How Motivation Leads

Multiple Choice

A great deal of research has demonstrated how motivation leads to goal attainment. What is a key message from the authors' discussion of goal attainment in the section on "Climbing the Ladder of Success"?

A) the performing of goal-directed behaviors is the primary source of motivation
B) only intrinsic motivation leads to long-term goal attainment
C) practicing a behavior is a more important motivator than performing the behavior for the most highly skilled individuals
D) success through perfection is the ideal for all goal attainment efforts