Chapter 17: Goal Setting

Question 1

What is a potential problem when undertaking a goal-setting program?

Answer 1

Setting too many goals

Question 2

What is the definition of intrinsic motivation?

Answer 2

Behavior that is directed by personal (internal) satisfaction such as personal enjoyment as well as striving for self-determination and competence

Question 3

Which of the following is increased by self-determined goals that enhance commitment?

Answer 3

Intrinsic motivation

Question 4

Why should Nutrition Coaches be careful when applying goal-setting principles regarding diet and nutrition to children?

Answer 4

Young children often lack the maturity and ability to accurately self-monitor their own behaviors.

Question 5

What is a decision balance sheet?

Answer 5

A technique to help people make decisions about starting a specific program or not

Question 6

“I want to reduce my calorie intake from 3,000 to 2,000 calories per day,” is an example of which kind of goal?

Answer 6

Performance Goal

Question 7

Which two types of goals appear to be the most effective?

Answer 7

Process and performance goals

Question 8

According to research, which types of goals lead to higher levels of task performance?

Answer 8

Specific goals

Question 9

What goals are focused on helping individuals to reach their performance goal?

Answer 9

Process goals

Question 10

Why does the Nutrition Coach need information about goal setting if many individuals already set goals?

Answer 10

Individuals generally do not set goals that maximize positive outcomes.

Question 11

“I want to run for 30-minutes, four times a week,” is an example of which kind of goal?

Answer 11

Objective goal

Question 12

What kind of goal involves a weight loss competition amongst friends?

Answer 12

Outcome goal

Question 13

“I want to eat more vegetables,” is an example of which kind of goal?

Answer 13

Subjective goal

Question 14

What type of goal cannot result in a failure to be reached?

Answer 14

Do-your-best goal

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a SMARTS goal?

Answer 15

After speaking with my Nutrition Coach, my goal is to reduce my calorie intake from 3,000 to 2,000 five days per week for the next three months by excluding junk foods (chips, cookies, pastries) during the weekday.

Question 16

“I want to increase my intake of vegetables from two servings to three servings per day,” is an example of which kind of goal?

Answer 16

Performance goal

Question 17

John wants to exercise for 1 hour each day, 5 days per week. He sets a goal to schedule 1-hour workouts at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. What kind of goal is this?

Answer 17

Process goal

Question 18

“I want to look and feel better,” is an example of which kind of goal?

Answer 18

Subjective goal

Question 19

What are goals in relation to one’s own level of performance or behavior?

Answer 19

Performance goals

Question 20

Jane Doe has a goal to lose 30 pounds in 6 months. However, after 3 months she has only lost 5 pounds. Therefore, she changes her goal to lose 15 pounds in 6 months. This is an example of which of the following?

Answer 20

Goal re-evaluation

Question 21

Jill wants to perform aerobic exercise for one-hour, five-days per week. What kind of goal is this?

Answer 21

Performance goal

Question 22

What is an example of a specific goal?

Answer 22

My goal is to reduce my caloric intake from 2,500 to 2,000 calories per day.

Question 23

What is self-monitoring?

Answer 23

Recording and evaluating one’s own daily behaviors, usually in the form of a journal or calendar.