Question 1

When performing under pressure,it is best to use _________ as opposed to _________ process goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Holistic,part. 
B) Part,holistic. 
C) Global,systematiC. 
D) Gestalt,holistic. 
A) Holistic,part. 
B) Part,holistic. 
C) Global,systematiC. 
D) Gestalt,holistic. A

Question 2

Striving for personal goals that are based upon _____________________ leads to sustained effort.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-determined motivational regulation. 
B) Autonomous motivational regulation. 
C) Externally controlled motivational regulation. 
D) Task goal orientation regulation. 
A) Self-determined motivational regulation. 
B) Autonomous motivational regulation. 
C) Externally controlled motivational regulation. 
D) Task goal orientation regulation. B

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of a good measurable performance goal?

Accepted Answer

A) I will improve my basketball game by 100%. 
B) I will become a better bowler. 
C) I will get 75% of my first serves in the tennis court by the end of this season. 
D) I will improve my free throw shooting percentage in basketball. 
A) I will improve my basketball game by 100%. 
B) I will become a better bowler. 
C) I will get 75% of my first serves in the tennis court by the end of this season. 
D) I will improve my free throw shooting percentage in basketball. C

Question 4

Goal setting is a theory of __________ that effectively energizes athletes to become more productive and effective.

Accepted Answer

A) Perception. 
B) Attention. 
C) Motivation. 
D) Arousal. 
A) Perception. 
B) Attention. 
C) Motivation. 
D) Arousal.

Question 5

What might happen if the details of a process goal are attended to during the execution of a well learned sport skill?

Accepted Answer

A) Attention to detail will result in quality execution of skill. 
B) Nothing,because process goals are ineffective. 
C) Smooth execution of an automated motor skill may be interfered with. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Attention to detail will result in quality execution of skill. 
B) Nothing,because process goals are ineffective. 
C) Smooth execution of an automated motor skill may be interfered with. 
D) None of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a reliable principle of goal setting in exercise and sport?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific goals are better than general goals. 
B) Difficult goals should never be used. 
C) Short term goals are helpful in achieving long term goals. 
D) Goals must be accepted by the athlete in order to be effective. 
A) Specific goals are better than general goals. 
B) Difficult goals should never be used. 
C) Short term goals are helpful in achieving long term goals. 
D) Goals must be accepted by the athlete in order to be effective.

Question 7

Keep the left elbow straight while executing a golf drive.

Accepted Answer

A) Effective goals. 
B) Outcome goals. 
C) Performance goals. 
D) Process goals. 
A) Effective goals. 
B) Outcome goals. 
C) Performance goals. 
D) Process goals.

Question 8

Focus upon a smooth and seemingly effortless gold swing.

Accepted Answer

A) Part focused process goal. 
B) Outcome goal. 
C) Performance goal. 
D) Holistic process goal. 
A) Part focused process goal. 
B) Outcome goal. 
C) Performance goal. 
D) Holistic process goal.

Question 9

__________________ is defined as the process of striving to set and to achieve goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Goal striving. 
B) Goal attainment. 
C) Goal setting. 
D) Goal tending. 
A) Goal striving. 
B) Goal attainment. 
C) Goal setting. 
D) Goal tending.

Question 10

Which of the following is considered to be an outcome goal as opposed to a performance or process goal?

Accepted Answer

A) It is important for me to play every point with confidence. 
B) My goal is to get 70% of my first serves in the court. 
C) My goal is to prevail against my opponent,what ever it takes. 
D) I will hit 70% of my free throws and take down 10 rebounds in tonight's contest. 
A) It is important for me to play every point with confidence. 
B) My goal is to get 70% of my first serves in the court. 
C) My goal is to prevail against my opponent,what ever it takes. 
D) I will hit 70% of my free throws and take down 10 rebounds in tonight's contest.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a basic premise of Locke and Latham's theory of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) To be effective,goals must be rehearsed daily. 
B) A linear relationship exists between degree of goal difficulty and performance. 
C) Goals that are specific lead to a higher level of performance. 
D) Goals that are difficult lead to a higher level of performance. 
A) To be effective,goals must be rehearsed daily. 
B) A linear relationship exists between degree of goal difficulty and performance. 
C) Goals that are specific lead to a higher level of performance. 
D) Goals that are difficult lead to a higher level of performance.

Question 12

Score 25 points in a basketball game.

Accepted Answer

A) Effective goal. 
B) Outcome goal. 
C) Performance goal. 
D) Process goal. 
A) Effective goal. 
B) Outcome goal. 
C) Performance goal. 
D) Process goal.

Question 13

Setting of _______________ can help in attaining long term goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Short term goals. 
B) Setting more difficult goals. 
C) Setting of goals that are easier to attain. 
D) Setting unrealistic goals. 
A) Short term goals. 
B) Setting more difficult goals. 
C) Setting of goals that are easier to attain. 
D) Setting unrealistic goals.

Question 14

Which of the following is a common reason why goal setting fails?

Accepted Answer

A) Poorly written goal statements. 
B) Failure to devise a goal attainment strategy. 
C) Failure to monitor performance progress. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Poorly written goal statements. 
B) Failure to devise a goal attainment strategy. 
C) Failure to monitor performance progress. 
D) All of the above.

Question 15

Finish the season with a winning record.

Accepted Answer

A) Effective goal. 
B) Outcome goal. 
C) Performance goal. 
D) Process goals. 
A) Effective goal. 
B) Outcome goal. 
C) Performance goal. 
D) Process goals.

Question 16

An advantage of performance goals over outcome goals is that

Accepted Answer

A) Performance goals can be accomplished even if outcome goals are not realized. 
B) If individuals meet performance goals,outcome goals should take care of themselves. 
C) Members of team sports have greater control over achieving personal performance goals than they do over team outcome goals. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Performance goals can be accomplished even if outcome goals are not realized. 
B) If individuals meet performance goals,outcome goals should take care of themselves. 
C) Members of team sports have greater control over achieving personal performance goals than they do over team outcome goals. 
D) All of the above.

Question 17

Relative to goal setting,the SMART principle is an acronym that refers to the notion that goals should be

Accepted Answer

A) Simple,measurable,action-oriented,realistic,thoughtful. 
B) simple,measurable,action-oriented,realistic,timely. 
C) Specific,measurable,action-oriented,realistic,timely. 
D) Specific,memorable,action-oriented,reliable,thoughtful. 
A) Simple,measurable,action-oriented,realistic,thoughtful. 
B) simple,measurable,action-oriented,realistic,timely. 
C) Specific,measurable,action-oriented,realistic,timely. 
D) Specific,memorable,action-oriented,reliable,thoughtful.

Question 18

Research on effectiveness of type goal setting suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) A multiple goal strategy is best. 
B) Used in isolation,outcome goals are the least effective. 
C) Athletes need to understand the distinction among the three types of goal. 
D) All of the above. 
A) A multiple goal strategy is best. 
B) Used in isolation,outcome goals are the least effective. 
C) Athletes need to understand the distinction among the three types of goal. 
D) All of the above.

Question 19

The relationship between goal setting and goal orientation research

Accepted Answer

A) Has never been studied together in the same investigation. 
B) Has only recently been studied together in the same investigation. 
C) Will never be studied together in the same investigation because of their different perspectives and different literatures. 
D) Has been studied together for many years. 
A) Has never been studied together in the same investigation. 
B) Has only recently been studied together in the same investigation. 
C) Will never be studied together in the same investigation because of their different perspectives and different literatures. 
D) Has been studied together for many years.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a principle of effective goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Write goals down and regularly monitor progress. 
B) Focus upon individual goals and team goals well take care of themselves. 
C) Set practice as well as competition goals. 
D) Consider personality and individual differences in goal setting. 
A) Write goals down and regularly monitor progress. 
B) Focus upon individual goals and team goals well take care of themselves. 
C) Set practice as well as competition goals. 
D) Consider personality and individual differences in goal setting.

When performing under pressure,it is best to use _ as opposed to _ process goals.

Striving for personal goals that are based upon _____________________ leads to sustained effort.

Which of the following is the best example of a good measurable performance goal?

Goal setting is a theory of __________ that effectively energizes athletes to become more productive and effective.

What might happen if the details of a process goal are attended to during the execution of a well learned sport skill?

Which of the following is not a reliable principle of goal setting in exercise and sport?

Keep the left elbow straight while executing a golf drive.

Focus upon a smooth and seemingly effortless gold swing.

__________________ is defined as the process of striving to set and to achieve goals.

Which of the following is considered to be an outcome goal as opposed to a performance or process goal?

Which of the following is not a basic premise of Locke and Latham's theory of goal setting?

Score 25 points in a basketball game.

Setting of _______________ can help in attaining long term goals.

Which of the following is a common reason why goal setting fails?

Finish the season with a winning record.

An advantage of performance goals over outcome goals is that

Relative to goal setting,the SMART principle is an acronym that refers to the notion that goals should be

Research on effectiveness of type goal setting suggests that

The relationship between goal setting and goal orientation research

Which of the following is not a principle of effective goal setting?

Foundations of Sport Psychology

Personality As a Core Characteristic of the Athlete

Self-Confidence and Intrinsic Motivation

Goal Perspective Theory

Youth Sports

Attention and Concentration in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety, Stress, and Mood Relationships

Alternatives to Inverted-U Theory

Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Imagery and Hypnosis in Sport

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression and Violence in Sport

Audience and Self-Presentation Effects in Sport

Team Cohesion in Sport

Leadership and Communication in Sport

Exercise Psychology

The Psychology of Athletic Injuries and Career Termination

Drug Abuse in Sport and Exercise

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Exam 10: Goal Setting in Sport

When performing under pressure,it is best to use _________ as opposed to _________ process goals.

Striving for personal goals that are based upon _____________________ leads to sustained effort.

Which of the following is the best example of a good measurable performance goal?

Goal setting is a theory of __________ that effectively energizes athletes to become more productive and effective.

What might happen if the details of a process goal are attended to during the execution of a well learned sport skill?

Which of the following is not a reliable principle of goal setting in exercise and sport?

Keep the left elbow straight while executing a golf drive.

Focus upon a smooth and seemingly effortless gold swing.

__________________ is defined as the process of striving to set and to achieve goals.

Which of the following is considered to be an outcome goal as opposed to a performance or process goal?

Which of the following is not a basic premise of Locke and Latham's theory of goal setting?

Score 25 points in a basketball game.

Setting of _______________ can help in attaining long term goals.

Which of the following is a common reason why goal setting fails?

Finish the season with a winning record.

An advantage of performance goals over outcome goals is that

Relative to goal setting,the SMART principle is an acronym that refers to the notion that goals should be

Research on effectiveness of type goal setting suggests that

The relationship between goal setting and goal orientation research

Which of the following is not a principle of effective goal setting?

Foundations of Sport Psychology

Personality As a Core Characteristic of the Athlete

Self-Confidence and Intrinsic Motivation

Goal Perspective Theory

Youth Sports

Attention and Concentration in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety, Stress, and Mood Relationships

Alternatives to Inverted-U Theory

Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Imagery and Hypnosis in Sport

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression and Violence in Sport

Audience and Self-Presentation Effects in Sport

Team Cohesion in Sport

Leadership and Communication in Sport

Exercise Psychology

The Psychology of Athletic Injuries and Career Termination

Drug Abuse in Sport and Exercise

Filters

When performing under pressure,it is best to use _ as opposed to _ process goals.