CSL Goal Setting & Motivation Techniques 2

Question 1

Which component of a SMART goal ensures you can track progress with data or observable evidence?

Accepted Answer

Measurable

Answer

The Measurable component requires defining concrete criteria so you can quantify or observe progress toward the goal.

Question 2

A student leader sets a goal to 'improve club membership.' What is the primary weakness of this goal?

Accepted Answer

It is not specific or measurable

Answer

Without specifying how many members or by what metric, the goal lacks specificity and measurability needed to track success.

Question 3

According to self-determination theory, which type of motivation is most associated with long-term sustained engagement?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

Answer

Intrinsic motivation, driven by genuine interest and personal satisfaction, is linked to the most durable and sustainable engagement.

Question 4

What does 'goal proximal progression' mean in motivational theory?

Accepted Answer

Breaking a large goal into smaller short-term milestones

Answer

Proximal progression involves creating a ladder of short-term subgoals that build momentum toward the larger distal goal.

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the 'Relevant' criterion in a SMART goal for a student leader?

Accepted Answer

Increasing event attendance by 20% to grow organizational impact

Answer

A relevant goal directly aligns with the leader's role and organizational mission, such as growing event attendance to further the club's purpose.

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