SDV 100: Setting Goals

"Complete the seven remaining classes successfully in the fall and spring semester" What SMART objective is this an example of?

Attainable

Jamal wants to attend NOVA and transfer to George Mason University after graduating in two years. He has applied to NOVA for the upcoming semester. This is his first time attending college and he met with an advisor who provided him the steps he needs to take to enroll in courses several weeks ago; which include the financial aid application, placement testing, and orientation. The semester start is just a few weeks away and he has not taken the placement tests because he has not felt motivated. Whenever Jamal goes online to review NOVA's financial aid webpage and begin the financial aid application, he is distracted by the social media notifications on his smartphone. What is Jamal's subjective goal? A) Ask the advisor what the steps are again. B) Attend college. C) Graduate from NOVA in two years. D) Check his social media notifications. E) Walk his dog.

B)

Davina has the goal of earning a 2.5 GPA this semester. Arrange the objectives needed to make Davina's goal S.M.A.R.T. A) She will maintain at least a "C" in two classes and at least a "B" in two classes. B) Davina wants to earn a 2.5 GPA this semester. C) Davina plans to obtain the desired GPA by the end of the current semester. D) She will dedicate sufficient time each week to study and complete assignments. E) Increasing her cumulative GPA will help her to progress in her program of study.

B) A) D) E) C)

Jamal wants to attend NOVA and transfer to George Mason University after graduating in two years. He has applied to NOVA for the upcoming semester. This is his first time attending college and he met with an advisor who provided him the steps he needs to take to enroll in courses several weeks ago; which include the financial aid application, placement testing, and orientation. The semester start is just a few weeks away and he has not taken the placement tests because he has not felt motivated. Whenever Jamal goes online to review NOVA's financial aid webpage and begin the financial aid application, he is distracted by the social media notifications on his smartphone. Which of the following would be an objective goal for Jamal? A) Register for courses. B) Check his email. C) Take the placement tests by the end of the week. D) Review the application for George Mason University. E) Update his smartphone.

C)

Jamal wants to attend NOVA and transfer to George Mason University after graduating in two years. He has applied to NOVA for the upcoming semester. This is his first time attending college and he met with an advisor who provided him the steps he needs to take to enroll in courses several weeks ago; which include the financial aid application, placement testing, and orientation. The semester start is just a few weeks away and he has not taken the placement tests because he has not felt motivated. Whenever Jamal goes online to review NOVA's financial aid webpage and begin the financial aid application, he is distracted by the social media notifications on his smartphone. Which of the following is a process goal for Jamal to be considered for financial aid? A) Talk to his advisor about registering for classes. B) Review the information on NOVA's financial aid website. C) Complete the financial aid application. D) Wait for motivation. E) Both b and c.

E)

What does Laurie Hazard from the StudentLingo video mean when she says "procrastinators are liars"? A) They lie to others to get out of their procrastination behavior. B) They lie to themselves to get out of procrastination behavior. C) They are untruthful in all areas of their life. D) They will cheat on exams. E) Both A and B.

E)

Why should you set goals? A) A goal can keep you on task. B) A goal can improve performance. C) A goal can prolong persistence. D) A goal can prepare you for roadblocks. E) All of the above.

E)

Jamal wants to attend NOVA and transfer to George Mason University after graduating in two years. He has applied to NOVA for the upcoming semester. This is his first time attending college and he met with an advisor who provided him the steps he needs to take to enroll in courses several weeks ago; which include the financial aid application, placement testing, and orientation. The semester start is just a few weeks away and he has not taken the placement tests because he has not felt motivated. Whenever Jamal goes online to review NOVA's financial aid webpage and begin the financial aid application, he is distracted by the social media notifications on his smartphone. For Jamal social media is acting as which roadblock?

External

Jamal wants to attend NOVA and transfer to George Mason University after graduating in two years. He has applied to NOVA for the upcoming semester. This is his first time attending college and he met with an advisor who provided him the steps he needs to take to enroll in courses several weeks ago; which include the financial aid application, placement testing, and orientation. The semester start is just a few weeks away and he has not taken the placement tests because he has not felt motivated. Whenever Jamal goes online to review NOVA's financial aid webpage and begin the financial aid application, he is distracted by the social media notifications on his smartphone. Jamal's not feeling motivated is considered which roadblock?

Internal

"A.S. in Science and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.85" What SMART objective is this an example of?

Measurable

The following is an example of a strong objective: "Pass biology exam." Yes or No

No

Attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a specific task during a particular time period. These goals help you to reach your subjective goal. What type of goal is this?

Objective

"Plans to transfer to George Mason University" What SMART objective is this an example of?

Revelant

"Earn an A.S. in Science from NOVA at the end of the spring semester with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.85" What SMART objective is this an example of?

Specific

A statement of intent. What type of goal is this?

Subjective

"End of Spring Semester" What SMART objective is this an example of?

Time-based

We ________ so that we can engage in behaviors or give ourselves permission to engage in behaviors that we know are the things that we are not supposed to be doing.

rationalize

Jesse has three chapters to read tonight. He tends to procrastinate with his favorite _______ ________, playing video games. However, by allowing himself to play video games for 30 minutes after he has read a chapter, this has now become a ________.

replacement activity/reward