Goal Setting and Achievement Flashcard

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What percentage of people who set New Year’s resolutions achieve their goals?

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8%

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Which type of goal focuses on attaining a specific standard of proficiency within a set time?

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Objective goals

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Why are subjective goals considered less effective than objective goals?

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They are not tied to specific strategies for achievement.

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Which of the following is an example of a performance goal? Winning a weight-loss competition, Reducing caloric intake from 3,000 to 2,000 calories per day, Avoiding the purchase of high-calorie snacks, Placing in the top five of a race

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Reducing caloric intake from 3,000 to 2,000 calories per day

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What is the primary benefit of process goals?

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They support performance goals with specific behaviors.

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What does the “M” in SMARTS goals stand for?

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Measurable

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What is a key reason to use short-term goals alongside long-term goals?

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They provide continuous feedback and motivation.

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What is the recommended strategy to improve goal commitment?

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Involve clients in the goal-setting process.

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What is the role of self-monitoring in goal achievement?

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Recording and evaluating daily behaviors to track progress

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Which principle of goal-setting emphasizes individual differences and personal circumstances?

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Goal individualization