Goal Setting and Achievement Motivation

Psychology ⇒ Motivation and Emotion

Goal Setting and Achievement Motivation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Goal Setting and Achievement Motivation. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe how cultural factors can influence goal setting and achievement motivation.

Describe one way in which feedback can influence goal achievement.

Describe the difference between process goals and outcome goals.

Describe the relationship between goal specificity and performance.

Describe the role of self-determination in achievement motivation.

Explain how failure can impact future goal setting and motivation.

A student sets a goal to improve their math grade from a C to an A by the end of the semester. Which aspect of the SMART goal framework does this goal best illustrate? (1) Specific (2) Measurable (3) Achievable (4) Time-bound

A student wants to become a professional musician and practices daily for two hours. Which type of motivation is most likely driving the student? (1) Intrinsic (2) Extrinsic (3) Amotivation (4) None of the above

Which of the following best describes achievement motivation? (1) The desire to avoid failure (2) The drive to accomplish challenging goals and attain standards of excellence (3) The need for social approval (4) The urge to rest and relax

Which of the following is an example of a performance goal? (1) Learning a new language (2) Scoring above 90% on a test (3) Enjoying the process of painting (4) Making new friends

Fill in the blank: ________ goals focus on the process of learning or improving skills rather than the final outcome.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the belief that one can successfully perform the behaviors required to achieve a goal.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the tendency to persist at tasks and overcome obstacles in pursuit of a goal.

Fill in the blank: ________ motivation refers to doing something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable.

True or False: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization is the highest level of motivation.

True or False: All goals should be long-term to be effective.

True or False: Extrinsic motivation can sometimes undermine intrinsic motivation.

True or False: Goal commitment is not necessary for successful goal achievement.