PSYC 460 Week 4 Quiz: Goal-Setting | American Military University

Week 4 Quiz: Goal-Setting

Question 1 point

It is recommended that appropriate goals be
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short-term only


long-term only


a combination of short- and long-term


short-term early in the season, then long-term midway through the season

Question 2 point

Focusing on performance (as opposed to outcome goals) during competition
has been shown to be associated with anxiety and performance

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more; poorer


less; superior


more; superior


less; poorer

Question 3 point

Directing a performer's attention to important elements of a skill is

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one way in which goal-setting can influence performance


one indirect thought process that explains goal-setting's impact on athletes

, not really a part of a systematic goal-setting program because most athletes can
direct their own attention appropriately


the same thing as mobilizing the athlete's effort

Question 4 point

The mechanistic explanation for the effectiveness of goal-setting includes
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directing the performer's attention to important elements of a skill


mobilizing effort and increasing persistence by providing incentives


the development and employment of new learning strategies


all of the above

Question 5 point

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.

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outcome; performance


process; outcome


outcome; ego-oriented


subjective; objective

Question 6 point

Goals should be
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