CPSY614 Module 6 Exam Questions With
Complete Solutions
Objective goals - ANSWER -specific, clearly defined, no interpretation
- easy to determine if it was met
-loosing 10 pounds in a few months
Subjective goals - ANSWER general statements that are difficult to identify or hard to
measure
objective goals; outcome goals - ANSWER result of a competition or event, something to
work towards
objective goals; performance goals - ANSWER improvement on previous standard or
performance. Example: improving time on run
objective goals; process goals - ANSWER setting small goals or steps to achieve a
greater goal, all up to the individuals, extremely effective something to focus on day to
day
outcome, performance goal and process goal - ANSWER can be very useful when using
these goals together
example: student sets a goal to get a 80 in his class, receives a 75 on his midterm, sets a
process goal to get a 90 on final exam to achieve his outcome goal of 80, uses studying
for 2 hours a day as a process goal
studies showing positives of goal setting - ANSWER over 90% of studies show goal
setting as a positive effect on behaviour
indirect thought process view - ANSWER suggests it influences psychological factors
such as anxiety and confidence
setting goals allows people to feel in control and less anxious increasing their
performance
the direct mechanism view - ANSWER puts people in action, even in face of failure, leads
to improved behaviour and advanced performance
4 step process of goal setting - ANSWER step 1: climb the stairs
identify the steps you need to take in order to achieve your goal
step 2: SMART goals
Complete Solutions
Objective goals - ANSWER -specific, clearly defined, no interpretation
- easy to determine if it was met
-loosing 10 pounds in a few months
Subjective goals - ANSWER general statements that are difficult to identify or hard to
measure
objective goals; outcome goals - ANSWER result of a competition or event, something to
work towards
objective goals; performance goals - ANSWER improvement on previous standard or
performance. Example: improving time on run
objective goals; process goals - ANSWER setting small goals or steps to achieve a
greater goal, all up to the individuals, extremely effective something to focus on day to
day
outcome, performance goal and process goal - ANSWER can be very useful when using
these goals together
example: student sets a goal to get a 80 in his class, receives a 75 on his midterm, sets a
process goal to get a 90 on final exam to achieve his outcome goal of 80, uses studying
for 2 hours a day as a process goal
studies showing positives of goal setting - ANSWER over 90% of studies show goal
setting as a positive effect on behaviour
indirect thought process view - ANSWER suggests it influences psychological factors
such as anxiety and confidence
setting goals allows people to feel in control and less anxious increasing their
performance
the direct mechanism view - ANSWER puts people in action, even in face of failure, leads
to improved behaviour and advanced performance
4 step process of goal setting - ANSWER step 1: climb the stairs
identify the steps you need to take in order to achieve your goal
step 2: SMART goals
