Question 1

Which of the following is true relative to internalizing goals?

Accepted Answer

A) An athlete must set his/her own goal in order for it to be internalized. 
B) It is important that the athlete internalize goals. 
C) It is usually better if the coach sets an athlete's goals for him/her. 
D) All of the above. 
A) An athlete must set his/her own goal in order for it to be internalized. 
B) It is important that the athlete internalize goals. 
C) It is usually better if the coach sets an athlete's goals for him/her. 
D) All of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a reason why goal setting results in improved athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus upon extrinsic rewards. 
B) Develop new learning strategies. 
C) Increase in positive affect. 
D) Persistence. 
A) Focus upon extrinsic rewards. 
B) Develop new learning strategies. 
C) Increase in positive affect. 
D) Persistence.

Question 3

The _________________ model addresses the process of goal striving and its effect on well-being within the broad conceptual framework of _________________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-reflection,self-efficacy. 
B) Self-concordance,goal perspective. 
C) Self-concordance,self-determination. 
D) Goal perspective,self-determination. 
A) Self-reflection,self-efficacy. 
B) Self-concordance,goal perspective. 
C) Self-concordance,self-determination. 
D) Goal perspective,self-determination.

Question 4

Research suggests that ____________ mediates the relationship between __________ and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) Goal setting,goal orientation. 
B) Goal orientation,goal setting. 
C) Goal striving,goal setting. 
D) Goal setting,self-efficacy. 
A) Goal setting,goal orientation. 
B) Goal orientation,goal setting. 
C) Goal striving,goal setting. 
D) Goal setting,self-efficacy.

Question 5

When the task is unfamiliar to the athlete,an assigned goal may be superior to a self-set goal.Why might this be the case?

Accepted Answer

A) Instills confidence in the recipient because an expert thinks they can achieve the goal. 
B) Assigned goals are almost always superior to self-set goals. 
C) Assigned goals give the recipient a feeling of ownership and control. 
D) Self-set goals result in low achievement. 
A) Instills confidence in the recipient because an expert thinks they can achieve the goal. 
B) Assigned goals are almost always superior to self-set goals. 
C) Assigned goals give the recipient a feeling of ownership and control. 
D) Self-set goals result in low achievement.

Question 6

While almost everyone has had experience at goal setting,most are only moderately effective in achieving their goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Goal striving conundrum. 
B) Goal orientation paradox. 
C) Goal orientation theory. 
D) Goal setting paradox. 
A) Goal striving conundrum. 
B) Goal orientation paradox. 
C) Goal orientation theory. 
D) Goal setting paradox.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a reason why goal setting results in improved athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Causes the athlete to focus attention upon the task. 
B) Effort mobilization. 
C) Learning strategy contentment. 
D) Nurtures persistence. 
A) Causes the athlete to focus attention upon the task. 
B) Effort mobilization. 
C) Learning strategy contentment. 
D) Nurtures persistence.

Question 8

Which of the following is a common reason why athletes get discouraged with goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Goals are too difficult and unrealistic. 
B) Too much reliance on outcome goals. 
C) Setting too many goals. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Goals are too difficult and unrealistic. 
B) Too much reliance on outcome goals. 
C) Setting too many goals. 
D) All of the above.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Research in sport and exercise suggests that the most effective goals are

Accepted Answer

A) Easy. 
B) Moderately difficult. 
C) Difficult. 
D) Unrealistic. 
A) Easy. 
B) Moderately difficult. 
C) Difficult. 
D) Unrealistic.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a basic type of goal discussed in the sport psychology literature?

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 12

Which of the following is not a critical component for developing a team goal setting system?

Accepted Answer

A) A planning phase that occurs prior to deciding on team and individual goals. 
B) Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaches. 
C) Needs assessment. 
D) Meeting with athletes to plan team and individual goals for season. 
A) A planning phase that occurs prior to deciding on team and individual goals. 
B) Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaches. 
C) Needs assessment. 
D) Meeting with athletes to plan team and individual goals for season.

Question 13

A/An ________________ goal is one that you can quantify,in the sense that you know how close you are to achieving the goal.

Accepted Answer

A) Specific. 
B) Measurable. 
C) Observable. 
D) Action. 
A) Specific. 
B) Measurable. 
C) Observable. 
D) Action.

Question 14

The literature suggests that process goals should benefit learning,yet process goals focus attention upon explicit knowledge which may be detrimental to performance.

Accepted Answer

A) Holistic process goal. 
B) Process goal paradox. 
C) Part focused process goal. 
D) Process goal attainment hypothesis. 
A) Holistic process goal. 
B) Process goal paradox. 
C) Part focused process goal. 
D) Process goal attainment hypothesis.

Question 15

Striving for personal goals that are based upon _____________________ leads to initial effort that is not sustainable.

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.

Which of the following is true relative to internalizing goals?

Which of the following is not a reason why goal setting results in improved athletic performance?

The _ model addresses the process of goal striving and its effect on well-being within the broad conceptual framework of _ theory.

Research suggests that __ mediates the relationship between and performance.

When the task is unfamiliar to the athlete,an assigned goal may be superior to a self-set goal.Why might this be the case?

While almost everyone has had experience at goal setting,most are only moderately effective in achieving their goals.

Which of the following is not a reason why goal setting results in improved athletic performance?

Which of the following is a common reason why athletes get discouraged with goal setting?

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

Research in sport and exercise suggests that the most effective goals are

Which of the following is not a basic type of goal discussed in the sport psychology literature?

Which of the following is not a critical component for developing a team goal setting system?

A/An ________________ goal is one that you can quantify,in the sense that you know how close you are to achieving the goal.

The literature suggests that process goals should benefit learning,yet process goals focus attention upon explicit knowledge which may be detrimental to performance.

Striving for personal goals that are based upon _____________________ leads to initial effort that is not sustainable.

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

Which of the following is true relative to internalizing goals?

Which of the following is not a reason why goal setting results in improved athletic performance?

The _________________ model addresses the process of goal striving and its effect on well-being within the broad conceptual framework of _________________ theory.

Research suggests that ____________ mediates the relationship between __________ and performance.

When the task is unfamiliar to the athlete,an assigned goal may be superior to a self-set goal.Why might this be the case?

While almost everyone has had experience at goal setting,most are only moderately effective in achieving their goals.

Which of the following is not a reason why goal setting results in improved athletic performance?

Which of the following is a common reason why athletes get discouraged with goal setting?

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

Research in sport and exercise suggests that the most effective goals are

Which of the following is not a basic type of goal discussed in the sport psychology literature?

Which of the following is not a critical component for developing a team goal setting system?

A/An ________________ goal is one that you can quantify,in the sense that you know how close you are to achieving the goal.

The literature suggests that process goals should benefit learning,yet process goals focus attention upon explicit knowledge which may be detrimental to performance.

Striving for personal goals that are based upon _____________________ leads to initial effort that is not sustainable.

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

The _ model addresses the process of goal striving and its effect on well-being within the broad conceptual framework of _ theory.

Research suggests that __ mediates the relationship between and performance.