20 Questions
What is the primary reason why people fail to attain their goals?
Lack of action on the goals set
What is the main difference between efficacy expectations and outcome expectations?
Efficacy expectations are about one's ability to perform the behavior, while outcome expectations are about the outcome of the behavior
What is the main purpose of specifying the time span until performance will be assessed in the goal-striving process?
To assess progress towards the goal
What is the relationship between goal specificity and goal attainment?
Specific goals are more likely to be achieved
What is the main difference between pre-performance and post-performance expectancies?
Pre-performance expectancies are about one's ability to perform, while post-performance expectancies are about the outcome of the performance
When task is uninteresting, what can short-term goals create?
Competence feedback and increase intrinsic motivation
What is the primary reason for identifying goal difficulty in goal setting?
To assess performance
What is necessary for attaining goals besides effective goal setting?
A pre-action period
What can public and incentivized goals create?
Performance pressure and prompt efforts at cheating
Why is it important to clarify goal-self concordance in goal setting?
To ask why you are pursuing this goal
What is the primary role of goal congruence in the goal-setting process?
To determine the extent of the individual's endorsement and acceptance of the goal
According to the TOTE model, what is the result of progress towards the ideal state?
Positive emotions
What is the purpose of feedback in the goal-setting process?
To document progress towards goal attainment
What is the primary effect of a difficult goal on the performer?
Increased effort and persistence
What is the primary role of goal specificity in the goal-setting process?
To orient attention and strategic planning
What is a potential drawback of long-term goals?
There is a prolonged period of time with no reinforcement
Why is it beneficial to translate a long-term goal into a series of short-term goals?
To provide immediate performance feedback and reinforcement
What is a potential consequence of setting difficult goals?
Detrimental emotional consequences associated with failure
What is a potential danger of goal-setting?
Goal overload and increased stress
What is a potential pitfall of focusing on goal areas?
Non-goal areas are intentionally devalued
Explore the debate surrounding goal setting, including the effects of public goals and extrinsic incentives on intrinsic motivation. Learn how short-term goals can impact motivation and performance.
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