What Does Goal Setting Theory Say About Athletes Setting Goals

question 37

Multiple Choice

What does goal setting theory say about athletes setting goals?

• A) Athletes who set goals are energized to show increased effort
• B) Athletes who set goals are more likely to feel pressured to perform well
• C) Athletes who set goals often end up setting goals that are too challenging
• D) Athletes who set goals focus heavily on process goals, to the exclusion of outcome goals

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Definitions:

Personal Loss

An experience characterized by the absence or removal of something valuable in one's life, such as a loved one, job, or possession.

Existential Approach

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Rollo May

An American existential psychologist known for his works on human existence, anxiety, and the will.