Test 1.9 Flashcards
What did Locke and Latham propose
That goals influence performance in 4 ways
- Direct attention to important task elements
- mobilize effort
- increase persistence
- foster new learning strategies
What are the different types of goals
Outcome
Performance
Process
What is an outcome goal
Standards that focus on the results of a contest relative to others (ex. Beating another team)
What is performance goals
Focus on improvements relative to ones own performance (ex: improving time in race)
What are prices goals
Specific actions that individuals must engage in during performance in order to perform well (ex: shift weight on a forward swing)
What does achieving process goals depend on
Time and effort
What does achieving performance goals depend on
Time, effort and ability
What does achieving outcome goals depend on
Your time, effort, ability and your opposition time, effort, and ability
Why are process/performance vital?
B/c they are controllable or flexible
What is a controllable goal
Athletes should control as much of their own success or goal attainment as possible
What is a flexible goal
Goals should be easy to raise and lower to ensure optimal goal difficulty in every situation
What are the characteristics of goals
Specific
Proximity
Difficult
What is the process of goal setting
1) set goals
2) secure commitment
3) identify barriers and construct action plans
4) obtain feedback and evaluate goal attainment
5) reinforce goal attainment
What are common problems in goal setting
- convincing people to set goals
- failing to adjust to goals
- setting too many goals
- failing to set specific goals
- not following up with your goal
What is dream goal
Level of performance achievable if everything goes prefect
