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WorksheetsGoal Setting Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Focusing on performance (as opposed to outcome goals) during competition has been shown to be associated with ______ anxiety and ______ performance.
more; poorer
less; superior
more; superior
Studies of goal setting in business have concluded that...
Although goals work in some situation, more often than not, specific goals are not better than "do your best" goals
goal setting is effective but only when the goals are easy
goal setting works very well
The mechanistic explanation for the effectiveness of goal setting includes
directing the performer's attention to important element of a skill
mobilizing effort and increasing persistence by providing incentives
a and b
Having a goal to win the race is an example of a(n) _______ goal, whereas having a goal to "improve my best time" is an example of a(n) ______ goal.
outcome; performance
process; outcome
outcome; ego-oriented
Which of the following is a common problem when setting goals?
Failing to adjust goals
Failing to recognize individual difference
a and b
In developing a goal-setting program, it is important for individuals to set...
process goals
performance goals
outcome goals
Which of the following is true regarding goal-setting practices of high school and collegiate coaches?
The most important disadvantage noted was setting goals unrealistically high
The most important part of goal commitment is goal specificity
a and b
Simply telling an athlete to "do your best" is...
fine for younger enough
effective when the sport is well learned
not specific enough
In an attempt to build hope, Gould and colleagues created the Power 4W program. Which of the following is NOT one of the Power 4W components?
Want Power
Wade Power
Will Power
Mullin and Hardy (2010) found that the most effective types of goals that helped athletes overcome the negative effects of anxiety on performance were...
long-term goals
movement-focused process goals
outcome goals
TRUE OR FALSE:
Performance and process goals are only useful during competition.
True
False
The acronym SMARTS (Specific, Measurable, Action Oriented, Realistic, Timely, Self-Determined) is used in... (Select all that apply)
goal setting
nursing
marketing
What is the definition of a subjective goal?
Goal statements of intent
Attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task
Focus on a competitive result of an event
All of the above
What are the top three goals for athletes?
Improving performance
Winning
Enjoyment
All of the above
How difficult do athletes tend to make their goals?
Easier than most
Harder than most
About the same
They don't usually set goals
