Goal Setting Debate: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation

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What is the primary reason why people fail to attain their goals?

Inadequate goal implementation strategies
Unrealistic goal-setting
Lack of action on the goals set (correct)
Inadequate assessment of goal difficulty

What is the main difference between efficacy expectations and outcome expectations?

Efficacy expectations are about the end result, while outcome expectations are about the means to achieve it
Efficacy expectations are about one's ability to perform the behavior, while outcome expectations are about the outcome of the behavior (correct)
Efficacy expectations are about the outcome, while outcome expectations are about the process
Efficacy expectations are about the motivation, while outcome expectations are about the ability

What is the main purpose of specifying the time span until performance will be assessed in the goal-striving process?

To determine the level of difficulty of the goal
To provide a deadline for goal attainment
To create a sense of urgency
To assess progress towards the goal (correct)

What is the relationship between goal specificity and goal attainment?

Specific goals are more likely to be achieved (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

When task is uninteresting, what can short-term goals create?

Competence feedback and increase intrinsic motivation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for identifying goal difficulty in goal setting?

To assess performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for attaining goals besides effective goal setting?

A pre-action period (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can public and incentivized goals create?

Performance pressure and prompt efforts at cheating (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to clarify goal-self concordance in goal setting?

To ask why you are pursuing this goal (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the TOTE model, what is the result of progress towards the ideal state?

Positive emotions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of feedback in the goal-setting process?

To document progress towards goal attainment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of a difficult goal on the performer?

Increased effort and persistence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of goal specificity in the goal-setting process?

To orient attention and strategic planning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of long-term goals?

There is a prolonged period of time with no reinforcement (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial to translate a long-term goal into a series of short-term goals?

To provide immediate performance feedback and reinforcement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of setting difficult goals?

Detrimental emotional consequences associated with failure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential danger of goal-setting?

Goal overload and increased stress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential pitfall of focusing on goal areas?

Non-goal areas are intentionally devalued (B) Signup and view all the answers