Kinesiology 3474A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Stress Management, Guided Imagery, Groupset
14 Feb 2017
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Goal: is defi(cid:374)ed as (cid:862)that (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h o(cid:374)e (cid:449)a(cid:374)ts to a(cid:272)(cid:272)o(cid:373)plish; it (cid:272)o(cid:374)(cid:272)er(cid:374)s a (cid:448)alued, future e(cid:374)d state(cid:863). A goal represents a valued objective to individuals, so goal setting should act as an incentive toward beh change. Locke (1981) concluded that the benefit of goal setting on task performance is one of the most replicable findings in the psych literature. 3 types of goals: outcome goals: focus on social comparison and standards of success (receiving bonus for being the most productive stock trader). Goals must be specific, challenging, and proximal in order to provide effective motivation for individuals to change their beh. Proximity: refers to increasing the temporal nearness of a goal by breaking down large, distant goals into smaller sub-goals that are more easily achieved. 5 important guidelines for effective goal setting: Table 5-1 setting smart goals (weinberg & gould) Set a goal that is specific (inc free throw shooting by 5%), not vague (to improve)
