CPC Goal Setting & Motivation Strategies 5

Question 1

A client sets a goal to write a book but feels overwhelmed. Using the concept of 'chunking,' the coach BEST helps the client by:

Accepted Answer

Breaking the book project into small, discrete tasks with individual deadlines

Answer

Chunking large goals into smaller, manageable tasks reduces overwhelm and provides frequent completion experiences that sustain motivation.

Question 2

WOOP is a goal-achievement strategy that stands for Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan. What distinguishes WOOP from purely positive visualization?

Accepted Answer

WOOP includes mental contrasting — explicitly identifying obstacles to the wish

Answer

WOOP's 'mental contrasting' step, where the client imagines both the desired outcome AND the obstacles, makes it more effective than positive fantasy alone.

Question 3

A client achieves a goal but says it felt hollow. The coach suspects a 'should goal' vs. a 'want goal' dynamic. This distinction MOST relates to:

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation

Answer

'Should goals' often reflect externally driven (extrinsic) motivation, while 'want goals' reflect internally driven (intrinsic) motivation aligned with personal values.

Question 4

When a client encounters a significant setback, which motivational concept explains why some clients increase effort while others disengage?

Accepted Answer

Attribution style and locus of control

Answer

Attribution style (how clients explain setbacks) and locus of control (internal vs. external) determine whether obstacles trigger persistence or withdrawal.

Question 5

A coach uses a 'future self' visualization exercise with a client. The PRIMARY coaching purpose of this technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Strengthen the client's emotional connection to their long-term goals

Answer

Future-self visualization creates emotional resonance with long-term goals, increasing motivation and the sense that the goal is personally relevant.

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CPC Goal Setting & Motivation Strategies 5