Goal setting

Question 1

what is a goal?

Answer 1

• focus for achievement
• the target an individual is trying to accomplish

Question 2

what are the advantages of goal setting?

Answer 2

• Confidence and self-efficacy
• Attentional focus (on attaining success)
• Persistence (even when the task becomes difficult)
• Performance (able to monitor it)
• Arousal and anxiety (believing success is likely with sustained effort reduces worry

Question 3

specific

Answer 3

relevant to the task and the individual

Question 4

measurable

Answer 4

progress should be assessed using a direct comparison to a standard

Question 5

achieveable

Answer 5

goals must be challenging, but attainable with sustained effort

Question 6

recorded

Answer 6

the goal and progress towards it should be written down

Question 7

time-phased

Answer 7

goals should have a specific deadline