Same drill: one athlete gives full effort, the other the minimum. What differs?
AGoal direction
BPersistence
CExpectancy
DIntensity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Intensity
1. Both athletes pursue the same goal, so direction is the same.
2. Intensity is how much energy someone is willing to invest in a task.
3. Persistence concerns duration, which the example does not vary.
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