CPC Goal Setting & Motivation Strategies 3

Question 1

Which concept describes the optimal level of challenge that keeps a client engaged without causing anxiety or boredom?

Accepted Answer

The flow state

Answer

Csikszentmihalyi's 'flow' occurs at the balance point between skill level and challenge, producing deep engagement.

Question 2

A client lists ten equally important goals. What should the coach PRIMARILY help the client do?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize goals based on values and energy available

Answer

Prioritizing goals by alignment with values and available energy prevents overwhelm and focuses effort where it matters most.

Question 3

Implementation intentions help clients achieve goals by asking them to plan:

Accepted Answer

When, where, and how they will take specific actions

Answer

Implementation intentions use 'if-then' planning (when X happens, I will do Y) to create automatic links between situations and goal-directed behavior.

Question 4

A client who has met a major goal suddenly feels unmotivated and aimless. This phenomenon is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Arrival fallacy

Answer

The arrival fallacy is the mistaken belief that reaching a goal will produce lasting happiness, leading to emptiness once the goal is achieved.

Question 5

Which questioning technique helps a client explore their deeper 'why' behind a surface-level goal?

Accepted Answer

The '5 Whys' technique

Answer

Asking 'why' repeatedly (typically five times) drills beneath surface desires to reveal core values and intrinsic motivators.

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CPC Goal Setting & Motivation Strategies 3