Chapter 6

Question 1

Definition of Mission Statement

Answer 1

A short narrative that describes the general focus or purpose of the program

Question 2

Other Names for a Mission Statement

Answer 2

Program Overview

Program Aim

Question 3

What can a mission statement reflect?

Answer 3

The philosophy behind the theory’s focus

Question 4

Definition of Goals

Answer 4

Broad statements of direction written in nontechnical language
Less specific than objectives

Question 5

What are goals used for?

Answer 5

Explaining the general intent of a program to those not directly involved in the program

Question 6

Definition of Objectives

Answer 6

Lead to reaching the program goal

Question 7

What do objectives outline?

Answer 7

Specific changes that will occur

Question 8

What do objectives specify?

Answer 8

Intermediate accomplishments that represent progress toward a goal

Question 9

What are mission statements used for?

Answer 9

To develop goals and objectives

Question 10

Goals…

Answer 10

Indicate intent
Are more global
Provides overall direction
Take longer to complete
Have no deadline

Question 11

What does a written objective state?

Answer 11

What is to be accomplished

Question 12

What does a written objective include? (4)

Answer 12

Outcome to be achieved
Conditions under which the outcome will be observed
Criterion to decide whether the outcome has been achieved
Priority population
(Who, what, when, how much)

Question 13

Levels of Objectives

Answer 13

Process Objectives
Impact Objectives
Outcome Objectives

Question 14

Definition of Process Objectives

Answer 14

Daily tasks and activities that lead to accomplishment of all other levels

Question 15

How do process objectives help?

Answer 15

they shape/form the program

Question 16

What do process objectives focus on?

Answer 16

Program resources

Question 17

3 Types of Impact Objectives

Answer 17

Learning Objectives
Behavioral Objectives
Environmental Objectives

Question 18

What do impact objectives do?

Answer 18

Describe immediate observable effects of a program

Question 19

Definition of Learning Objectives

Answer 19

Type of Impact Objective

Tools to achieve behavioral change

Question 20

Definition of Behavioral Objectives

Answer 20

Type of Impact Objective

Behaviors to resolve a problem

Question 21

Definition of Environmental Objectives

Answer 21

Type of Impact Objective

Nonbehavior causes

Question 22

Definition of Outcome Objectives

Answer 22

Ultimate objectives of a program

Question 23

What are outcome objectives aimed at?

Answer 23

Changes in health status, social benefits, risk factors, or quality of life

Question 24

What do impact objectives shift?

Answer 24

Knowledge, attitude, and awareness

Question 25

Short Term or Long Term: Impact Objectives

Answer 25

Short Term

Question 26

Short Term or Long Term: Outcome Objectives

Answer 26

Long Term

Question 27

What is the acronym for developing objectives?

Answer 27

SMART

Question 28

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 28

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-phased

Question 29

How should planners make an objective realistic when developing it? (5)

Answer 29

Reasonable time frame
Realistically be achieved
Have enough resources
Consistent
Cultural characteristics

Question 30

Sentences to remember when writing objectives:

Answer 30

WHO is going to do WHAT, WHEN, and to WHAT EXTEND?