The goal-congruency dimension reflects the extent to
which the environment is or is not conducive to goal fulfillment.
In a benign environment, “goal congruent” means
that a favorable outcome could occur. In an aversive or
threatening environment, “goal congruent” means that a
negative outcome could be avoided or solved. Environments
appraised as goal congruent (incongruent) are evaluated as
good or desirable (bad) and evoke positive (negative)
emotions.