Quiz 11 (10/10) - Chapter 11: Goal-Setting for Peak Performance

Guidelines for effectively setting goals should not include: make challenging, but attainable doing your best state positively set short and long range

doing your best

According to Locke and Lathan, goals influence performance by: each of these answers is correct directing attention and action mobilizing effort increasing persistence

each of these answers is correct directing attention and action mobilizing effort increasing persistence

Generally, goals are most effective when they are: specific vs. "do your best" process vs. outcome goals each of these answers is correct realistic

each of these answers is correct specific vs. "do your best" process vs. outcome goals realistic

According to Gould, which of the below, if any, is NOT a performance goal? all are performance goals get 1st place in the spelling contest graduate with a 3.5 or higher GPA high jump at least 6 feet at the competition

get 1st place in the spelling contest

True/False: Focusing solely on outcome goals can lead to lower confidence, increased cognitive anxiety, decreased effort, and poorer performance.

True

True/False: Specific, challenging goals will lead to better performance than do-best goals.

True

Goal setting has been shown to: all of the answers are correct enhance performance positively influence anxiety increase confidence

all of the answers are correct enhance performance positively influence anxiety increase confidence

"On today's test, I will focus on each question one at a time." This is an example of a(n): process goal extrinsic goal product goal outcome goal

process goal

Which of the following is not a common enhancement of implementing a goal setting program? motivation performance confidence setting goals that are too general

setting goals that are too general

Which of the following is a process goal? have a perfect relationship graduate with a good GPA study 10 hours each week make lots of money after graduation

study 10 hours each week