Question 1

A volleyball team sets a goal of winning the state championship. Which type of goal does that describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome 
B)  Performance 
C)  Process 
D)  Achievement 
A)  Outcome 
B)  Performance 
C)  Process 
D)  Achievement A

Question 2

In the study done by de Morree, Klein, & Macora (2012) on evidence for effort in the brain, what was the finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the above 
B)  Brain activity was greater when heavier weights were lifted 
C)  Brain activity was positively correlated with reported perceived effort 
D)  The brain worked harder to lift the weight when the arm was tired than when the arm was fresh 
A)  All of the above 
B)  Brain activity was greater when heavier weights were lifted 
C)  Brain activity was positively correlated with reported perceived effort 
D)  The brain worked harder to lift the weight when the arm was tired than when the arm was fresh A

Question 3

How can realistic, short-term goals help athletes reach their long-term goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  The short-term goals allow them to experience success, and thereby increase their motivation 
B)  Short-term goals are often objective and measurable, whereas long-term goals are subjective and hard to measure 
C)  Short-term goals are more likely to be based on outcome goals 
D)  Athletes typically set multiple short-term goals, so failing a few has less of an impact than failing long-term goals 
A)  The short-term goals allow them to experience success, and thereby increase their motivation 
B)  Short-term goals are often objective and measurable, whereas long-term goals are subjective and hard to measure 
C)  Short-term goals are more likely to be based on outcome goals 
D)  Athletes typically set multiple short-term goals, so failing a few has less of an impact than failing long-term goals A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a goal-performance link mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating an action plan 
B)  Increasing effort 
C)  Prolonging performer persistence 
D)  Developing new strategies 
A)  Creating an action plan 
B)  Increasing effort 
C)  Prolonging performer persistence 
D)  Developing new strategies

Question 5

How can athletes and coaches combat off-task behaviors during practice sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set practice goals as well as competition goals 
B)  Set very challenging outcome goals 
C)  Ensure all goals are process goals 
D)  Increase focus on long-term outcome goals 
A)  Set practice goals as well as competition goals 
B)  Set very challenging outcome goals 
C)  Ensure all goals are process goals 
D)  Increase focus on long-term outcome goals

Question 6

Receiving feedback about goals is not correlated with achieving those goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Keeping your goals private usually leads to higher levels of goal attainment than making them public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How is the difficulty level of a set goal related to success in meeting the goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the goal is too easy, the athlete does not push themselves to excel; if the goal is too challenging, the athlete can become discouraged and withdraw effort 
B)  More difficult goals tend to be objective and more easily measured 
C)  Goal difficulty is correlated with effort; the more challenging the goal, the more effort an athlete will put forth, and the more likely they are to succeed 
D)  Goal difficulty is unrelated to success in meeting the goal 
A)  If the goal is too easy, the athlete does not push themselves to excel; if the goal is too challenging, the athlete can become discouraged and withdraw effort 
B)  More difficult goals tend to be objective and more easily measured 
C)  Goal difficulty is correlated with effort; the more challenging the goal, the more effort an athlete will put forth, and the more likely they are to succeed 
D)  Goal difficulty is unrelated to success in meeting the goal

Question 9

Why is it helpful to record and monitor goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes goal attainment and allows for goal revision if necessary 
B)  It increases the likelihood of goals being more process-focused, rather than outcome-focused 
C)  It promotes social learning 
D)  It decreases the likelihood of revising goals 
A)  It promotes goal attainment and allows for goal revision if necessary 
B)  It increases the likelihood of goals being more process-focused, rather than outcome-focused 
C)  It promotes social learning 
D)  It decreases the likelihood of revising goals

Question 10

Which of the following goals is most likely to be set by an Olympic athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving overall performance 
B)  Having fun during competitions 
C)  Winning competitions 
D)  Staying fit 
A)  Improving overall performance 
B)  Having fun during competitions 
C)  Winning competitions 
D)  Staying fit

Question 11

Although they can be positive, social relationships can also be a barrier to goal achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Goals that are set far in the future are often easier to meet because the athlete has so much time to achieve the goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What did researchers Ntoumanis, Healy, Sedikides, Duda, Stewart, Smith, & Bond (2013) find when they tested how motives impact goal pursuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal motivation results in longer persistence than external motivation 
B)  Being motivated by coaches and parents is vital in achieving goals 
C)  External motivation drives athletes more than internal motivation 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Internal motivation results in longer persistence than external motivation 
B)  Being motivated by coaches and parents is vital in achieving goals 
C)  External motivation drives athletes more than internal motivation 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

A pitcher learning a new pitch to decrease ERA and an ice skater increasing flexibility by completing new stretching exercises twice a day are examples of which goal-performance link mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing new strategies 
B)  Prolonging performer persistence 
C)  Directing attention 
D)  Increasing effort 
A)  Developing new strategies 
B)  Prolonging performer persistence 
C)  Directing attention 
D)  Increasing effort

Question 15

Lower level athetes often have different goals than higher level athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are SMART goals? Why do they tend to be effective?

Accepted Answer

SMART goals are specific, measurable, ac

Question 17

A gymnast sets a goal of landing dismounts off the vault with bent knees. Which type of goal does that describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process 
B)  Outcome 
C)  Performance 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Process 
B)  Outcome 
C)  Performance 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Working on dribbling with the non-dominant hand (basketball) is an example of a process goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Developing a new strategy to improve golf swing may include focusing on making more birdies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Should all athletic behaviors be turned into specific goals and action plans? Is there a limit on the number of goals you can strive toward at once?

Accepted Answer

It can be beneficial to turn athletic be

A volleyball team sets a goal of winning the state championship. Which type of goal does that describe?

In the study done by de Morree, Klein, & Macora (2012) on evidence for effort in the brain, what was the finding?

How can realistic, short-term goals help athletes reach their long-term goals?

Which of the following is NOT a goal-performance link mechanism?

How can athletes and coaches combat off-task behaviors during practice sessions?

Receiving feedback about goals is not correlated with achieving those goals.

Keeping your goals private usually leads to higher levels of goal attainment than making them public.

How is the difficulty level of a set goal related to success in meeting the goal?

Why is it helpful to record and monitor goals?

Which of the following goals is most likely to be set by an Olympic athlete?

Although they can be positive, social relationships can also be a barrier to goal achievement.

Goals that are set far in the future are often easier to meet because the athlete has so much time to achieve the goal.

What did researchers Ntoumanis, Healy, Sedikides, Duda, Stewart, Smith, & Bond (2013) find when they tested how motives impact goal pursuit?

A pitcher learning a new pitch to decrease ERA and an ice skater increasing flexibility by completing new stretching exercises twice a day are examples of which goal-performance link mechanism?

Lower level athetes often have different goals than higher level athletes.

What are SMART goals? Why do they tend to be effective?

A gymnast sets a goal of landing dismounts off the vault with bent knees. Which type of goal does that describe?

Working on dribbling with the non-dominant hand (basketball) is an example of a process goal.

Developing a new strategy to improve golf swing may include focusing on making more birdies.

Should all athletic behaviors be turned into specific goals and action plans? Is there a limit on the number of goals you can strive toward at once?

Introduction and Research Methods

Personality

Attribution and Cognition

Motivation

Arousal and Anxiety

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Team Cohesion

Leadership

Common Issues: Injury and Burnout

Unhealthy Behaviors: Drug Abuse and Disordered Eating

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Exam 5: Goal Setting

A volleyball team sets a goal of winning the state championship. Which type of goal does that describe?

In the study done by de Morree, Klein, & Macora (2012) on evidence for effort in the brain, what was the finding?

How can realistic, short-term goals help athletes reach their long-term goals?

Which of the following is NOT a goal-performance link mechanism?

How can athletes and coaches combat off-task behaviors during practice sessions?

Receiving feedback about goals is not correlated with achieving those goals.

Keeping your goals private usually leads to higher levels of goal attainment than making them public.

How is the difficulty level of a set goal related to success in meeting the goal?

Why is it helpful to record and monitor goals?

Which of the following goals is most likely to be set by an Olympic athlete?

Although they can be positive, social relationships can also be a barrier to goal achievement.

Goals that are set far in the future are often easier to meet because the athlete has so much time to achieve the goal.

What did researchers Ntoumanis, Healy, Sedikides, Duda, Stewart, Smith, & Bond (2013) find when they tested how motives impact goal pursuit?

A pitcher learning a new pitch to decrease ERA and an ice skater increasing flexibility by completing new stretching exercises twice a day are examples of which goal-performance link mechanism?

Lower level athetes often have different goals than higher level athletes.

What are SMART goals? Why do they tend to be effective?

A gymnast sets a goal of landing dismounts off the vault with bent knees. Which type of goal does that describe?

Working on dribbling with the non-dominant hand (basketball) is an example of a process goal.

Developing a new strategy to improve golf swing may include focusing on making more birdies.

Should all athletic behaviors be turned into specific goals and action plans? Is there a limit on the number of goals you can strive toward at once?

Introduction and Research Methods

Personality

Attribution and Cognition

Motivation

Arousal and Anxiety

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Team Cohesion

Leadership

Common Issues: Injury and Burnout

Unhealthy Behaviors: Drug Abuse and Disordered Eating

Filters