Goal Setting

Question 1

Define goal setting

Answer 1

A focus for achievement

The target that an individual is trying to accomplish

Question 2

What are advantages of using goal setting to performers?

Answer 2

More effective attentional focus - directions less likely
Increased persistence on tasks - max effort to reach goals
Setting goals increases confidence/self efficacy - effort to achieve success
Contol of arousal/anxiety - believes success is likely with sustained effort, reduces worry, inverted U theory etc.
To monitor performance

Question 3

What is the SMART principle?

Answer 3

Used when goal setting to ensure that they are effective and lead to to benefits

Question 4

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 4

Smart
Measurable
Achievable
Recorded 
Time phased

Question 5

What is smart in the principle?

Answer 5

Goal must relate to task and individual

Question 6

What is measurable in the principle?

Answer 6

Progess should be assessed using a direct comparison to a standard

Question 7

What is achievable in the principle?

Answer 7

Goals challenging but attainable with sustained effort - has to be optimally challenging

Question 8

What is realistic in the principle?

Answer 8

Goal and achievement/progress towards it should be written down

Question 9

What is time phased in the principle?

Answer 9

Goals should have a specific deadline - short/medium/long term