Chapter 17: Goal Setting Flashcards
What is a potential problem when undertaking a goal-setting program?
Setting too many goals
What is the definition of intrinsic motivation?
Behavior that is directed by personal (internal) satisfaction such as personal enjoyment as well as striving for self-determination and competence
Which of the following is increased by self-determined goals that enhance commitment?
Intrinsic motivation
Why should Nutrition Coaches be careful when applying goal-setting principles regarding diet and nutrition to children?
Young children often lack the maturity and ability to accurately self-monitor their own behaviors.
What is a decision balance sheet?
A technique to help people make decisions about starting a specific program or not
“I want to reduce my calorie intake from 3,000 to 2,000 calories per day,” is an example of which kind of goal?
Performance Goal
Which two types of goals appear to be the most effective?
Process and performance goals
According to research, which types of goals lead to higher levels of task performance?
Specific goals
What goals are focused on helping individuals to reach their performance goal?
Process goals
Why does the Nutrition Coach need information about goal setting if many individuals already set goals?
Individuals generally do not set goals that maximize positive outcomes.
“I want to run for 30-minutes, four times a week,” is an example of which kind of goal?
Objective goal
What kind of goal involves a weight loss competition amongst friends?
Outcome goal
“I want to eat more vegetables,” is an example of which kind of goal?
Subjective goal
What type of goal cannot result in a failure to be reached?
Do-your-best goal
Which of the following is an example of a SMARTS goal?
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.
“I want to increase my intake of vegetables from two servings to three servings per day,” is an example of which kind of goal?
Performance goal
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?
Process goal
“I want to look and feel better,” is an example of which kind of goal?
Subjective goal
What are goals in relation to one’s own level of performance or behavior?
Performance goals
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?
Goal re-evaluation
Jill wants to perform aerobic exercise for one-hour, five-days per week. What kind of goal is this?
Performance goal
What is an example of a specific goal?
My goal is to reduce my caloric intake from 2,500 to 2,000 calories per day.
What is self-monitoring?
Recording and evaluating one’s own daily behaviors, usually in the form of a journal or calendar.
