Which behavior is not measurable according to the goal-setting practices?

• A. Write a single-word response
• B. Verbally state
• C. Understand
• D. Use

Answer: (D)

In goal-setting, goals should be observable and measurable, so you can determine whether the behavior occurred and to what extent. Writing a single-word response is a tangible product you can directly observe and count, and you can verify its length and content against the criterion. Verbally stating something is audible and recordable, so you can quantify whether it happened and even analyze what was said.

The behavior described as “use” is too vague to measure reliably: it does not specify what is being used, under what conditions, or what counts as adequate use. Without clear, observable criteria, you can’t consistently determine if the behavior met the goal.