PSYC 460 Quiz 6 Questions & Answers complete

PSYC 460 Quiz 6 Questions & Answers Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 Points Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points It is recommended that appropriate goals be A.short-term only B.long-term only C.a combination of short- and long-term D.short-term early in the season, then long-term midway through the season Answer Key: C Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points Focusing on performance (as opposed to outcome goals) during competition has been shown to be associated with anxiety and performance A. more; poorer B. less; superior C. more; superior D. less; poorer Answer Key: B Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points Directing a performer's attention to important elements of a skill is A. one way in which goal setting can influence performance B. one indirect thought process that explains goal setting's impact on athletes C. not really a part of a systematic goal-setting program because most athletes can direct their own attention appropriately D. the same thing as mobilizing the athlete's effort Answer Key: A Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points The mechanistic explanation for the effectiveness of goal setting includes A.directing the performer's attention to important elements of a skill B.mobilizing effort and increasing persistence by providing incentives C.the development and employment of new learning strategies D.all of the above Answer Key: D Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points Having a goal to win the race is an example of a(n) goal, whereas having a goal to "improve my best time" is an example of a(n) goal. A. outcome; performance B. process; outcome C. outcome; ego-oriented D.subjective; objective Answer Key: A Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points According to the text, goals should be A.extremely difficult so that only 10% of your players can reach them B.easy enough to achieve so that self-esteem is enhanced C.difficult enough to be a challenge, yet realistic enough to achieve D.set to the same value (e.g., the same score, the same time) for everyone on the same team so that no one is singled out as a favorite Answer Key: C Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is NOT a common obstacle in setting goals A. It is too time consuming. B. There are previous negative experiences in setting goals. C. Goals are too unstructured. and c Answer Key: C Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is (are) a common problem(s) when setting goals? A. setting too few goals B. failing to adjust goals C. failing to recognize individual differences and c Answer Key: D Question 9 of 15