Goal Setting and Achievement Motivation
Psychology ⇒ Motivation and Emotion
Goal Setting and Achievement Motivation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how cultural factors can influence achievement motivation.
Describe one strategy to overcome procrastination when working towards a goal.
Describe one way in which failure can contribute to future goal achievement.
Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, providing an example of each.
Describe the difference between mastery goals and performance goals in achievement motivation.
Describe the role of self-efficacy in goal achievement.
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 framework does this goal best illustrate? (1) Specific (2) Measurable (3) Achievable (4) Relevant
A student who sets a goal to avoid failing a test is demonstrating which type of goal orientation? (1) Mastery-approach (2) Performance-approach (3) Mastery-avoidance (4) Performance-avoidance
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 framework does this goal best illustrate? (1) Specific (2) Measurable (3) Achievable (4) Relevant
A student who sets a goal to avoid failing a test is demonstrating which type of goal orientation? (1) Mastery-approach (2) Performance-approach (3) Mastery-avoidance (4) Performance-avoidance
Achievement motivation is best defined as: (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 tendency to procrastinate
Which of the following best describes self-efficacy? (1) Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations (2) The desire to outperform others (3) The need for social approval (4) The tendency to set easy goals
Fill in the blank: _______ motivation comes from external factors such as rewards, grades, or praise.
Fill in the blank: _______ refers to the process of comparing one’s progress or performance to that of others.
Fill in the blank: According to Locke and Latham, goals that are _______ and challenging lead to higher performance than easy or vague goals.
Fill in the blank: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need for achievement is part of the _______ needs.
True or False: According to goal-setting theory, commitment to a goal is less important than the difficulty of the goal.
True or False: Feedback is only useful after a goal has been achieved.
True or False: Goal commitment is higher when individuals believe their goals are important and attainable.
True or False: Goal-setting is only effective for long-term goals, not short-term goals.
