Chapter 17: Goal Setting

Question 1

Attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task, usually within a specified time.

Answer 1

Objective goals

Question 2

General statements that are not easily measurable or objective.

Answer 2

Subjective goals

Question 3

Goals usually focused on the end result and are in relation to another person, usually in the form of a competition.

Answer 3

Outcome Goals

Question 4

Goals in relation to one’s own level of performance or behavior.

Answer 4

Performance Goals

Question 5

Goals focused on helping individuals to actually reach their performance goal.

Answer 5

Process Goals

Question 6

Goals that are objective and can be easily measured.

Answer 6

Goal Specificity

Question 7

Goals that are either short- or long-term.

Answer 7

Goal Proximity

Question 8

S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Action-Oriented
R - Realistic
T - Timely
S - Self-Determined

Answer 8

SMARTS goals

Question 9

What are effective strategies to minimize goal setting challenges and pitfalls?

Answer 9

Avoid setting too many goals; opt for only one or two goals to start, Keep goals modest and short; typically no more than a month, Set specific goals that are quantifiable (use numbers)

Question 10

“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 10

Performance goal

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Decision Balance Sheet

Question 12

Jim wants to place in the top ten of a 5k race. What type of goal is this?

Answer 12

Outcome goal

Question 13

What is an example of a specific goal?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Process and performance goals