What makes people start a change correct answers -expected benefits secondary to the change
itself
-we expect admiration or appreciation
-we look for change more for the outcome
-change ourselves in ways we perceive lead to success
-need for control > discrepancy between perceived and real control
what makes people stop that change correct answers - Is the change realistic?
- demotivation and feelings of hopelessness
- unrealistic goals
- obtained result does not meet expectations
realistic vs unrealistic changes correct answers - are the desired outcomes realistically linked to
the changes that we planned to make (eg. weight, looks, physical assets)
- we expect change more and faster than feasible
-we reject more realistic goals
- demotivation
- unmet unreasonable expectations for self change lead to frustration, despondence, and to give
up change
- unrealistic beliefs create false hope = failure of the attempt
- unmet unrealistic goals = disappointment, discouragement, and perception of ourselves as
failures
The false hope syndrome def. correct answers Unfulfilled expectations of self change
-attempts have initial success
- usually initial success if followed by "blocks"/relapses
- we develop feelings of guilt and hopelessness
Stages of false hope syndrome correct answers Phase 1: failure
Phase 2: misinterpretation of failure (attributions)
Phase 3: try again
Phase 1: failure correct answers Happens because:
- amt., speed, ease of change
- effect of change (life will change)
- obtained result does not meet expectations
- no good goals: unrealistic GOALS
Phase 2: misinterpretation of failure (attributions) correct answers - attribute failure to lack of
willpower or effort
- eg. TV testimonials (if they did it, I can too)
, - if I am not getting there, I need more effort
- blame it on the program
- how about unrealistic expectations
Phase 3: try again correct answers - Correctable reason for failure
- put in more effort, try new program
why do we keep going?
-absence of deterrents
- difference than presence of incentives
- success attractive
Hope =/= self confidence
self confident people characteristics (internal) correct answers more resilient in front of barriers
more effort (b/c they believe)
confidence not omnipotent
Hope definition correct answers some indeterminate combination of internal and external factors
will lead to success (or failure)
Goal definition correct answers an objective, standard, aim of some action
- level of performance one wants to attain
- can be set for just about all aspects of life
why is goal setting important correct answers excellent motivation tool
- something to work towards, feedback along way, if successful - esteem can increase
clarifies expectations - well documented goals allow to know what is expected
like a roadmap - gives steps to the destination
IMPORTANT PART OF CHANGING BEHAVIOR
types of goals correct answers objective - attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task,
usually in a specified time
subjective - general and dependent upon interpretation
Three types of objective goals correct answers Process - focus on full experience/ process
performance - focus on overcoming previous personal achievement
outcome - focuses on results
Long term vs short term goals correct answers long term goals give direction
short term goals allow for immediate feedback