Goal setting

What are the principles or standards that guide your behavior and decision-making?

• self esteem

• perseverence

• values

• attitude

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.   A _________ is an aim or purpose.

• goal setting
• goal
• short-term goal
• mid-term goal

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.   You are __________ when you are planning how to reach a desired goal.

• goal setting
• comparing
• studying
• discovering

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.   A ___________ usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish. 

• goal setting
• goal
• long-term goal
• mid-term goal

Study the table and select the option (A-D) that indicates the correct type of goal.     Types of Goals:   
X.  I will work for the most   powerful law firm in the    city.  
Y.  I will get no grade    lower than a "B" for the    rest of the year.  
Z.  I will finish this essay   assignment before I go    out with my friends.

• X = short-term goal; Y = mid-term goal; Z = long-term goal
• X = mid-term goal; Y = long-term goal; Z = short-term goal
• X = long-term goal; Y = short-term goal; Z = mid-term goal
• X = long-term goal; Y = mid-term goal; Z = short-term goal

Which of the following is a benefit of goal setting

• distracting you from your target
• impressing other people with your goals
• ensuring you accomplish all your goals
• providing a way to measure your progress

Which of the following is a benefit of visualizing your goal

• changing your goal when necessary
• avoiding distractions
• looking at your goal on paper every day
• sequencing smaller subgoals

Which of the following is a benefit of being accountable for your own goals

• you will not receive credit for success
• you will accomplish each goal you set
• you can learn from your mistakes
• you don't have to accept responsibility for failures

What does the S in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?

• Supreme
• Sad
• Squirrel
• Specific

What does the M in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?

• Mode

• Measurable
• Magnificent
• Materials