CPC Personal Development & Motivation 2

Question 1

Which concept describes the gap between a person's current state and their desired future state, used as a motivational tool in coaching?

Accepted Answer

Creative tension

Answer

Creative tension, coined by Peter Senge, describes the productive energy that arises from the gap between current reality and a compelling vision.

Question 2

A client sets a goal to 'be more confident.' What is the most important coaching action?

Accepted Answer

Help the client define specific, observable behaviors that indicate confidence

Answer

Transforming abstract goals into specific, observable behaviors makes them measurable and actionable for effective coaching.

Question 3

According to Self-Determination Theory, which type of motivation is most associated with long-term well-being and persistence?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

Answer

Intrinsic motivation — doing something for inherent enjoyment or interest — is most strongly linked to sustained engagement and psychological well-being.

Question 4

A client consistently avoids working on their most important task until the end of the day. This pattern is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Procrastination driven by task aversion

Answer

Delaying high-priority tasks due to discomfort or negative emotions is a hallmark of task-aversion procrastination.

Question 5

Which personal development framework uses the metaphor of a 'window' with four quadrants to explore self-awareness and blind spots?

Accepted Answer

The Johari Window

Answer

The Johari Window, developed by Luft and Ingham, maps what is known/unknown to self and others to build self-awareness.

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CPC Personal Development & Motivation 2