Deck 3: Motivation and Goal Setting

Question 1

Which statement about motivation is true?

A) Motivation is another term for resilience.
B) There are four basic types of motivation: extrinsic, intrinsic, fixed, and growth.
C) Motivation is a common obstacle to achieving your goals.
D) Your motivation determines how committed you'll be to your course work.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Tim neither particularly enjoys his science classes nor is he passionate about dedicating his life to helping others. However, he decided to study to be a surgeon, because he knows that surgeons typically earn a high salary. Which type of motivation does Tim have for becoming a surgeon?

A) extrinsic
B) intrinsic
C) fixed
D) growth

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Amanda is studying for a test in her Greek mythology class. Although the course isn't related to her field of study, she wants to do well on the test because getting good grades gives her a sense of pride. Which type of motivation does Amanda have for doing well on her test?

A) fixed
B) growth
C) extrinsic
D) intrinsic

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Your _____ is the way you see yourself and experience the world.

A) motivation
B) grit
C) mindset
D) resilience

Question 5

After finishing the first draft of a research paper, Diego asked a staff member at the writing center to look it over and give him some feedback. When he sat down to discuss the paper with the reviewer, he was told that it needed a lot of work. There were many spelling errors and some of his arguments lacked sufficient evidence. After he left, Diego reflected on the reviewer's feedback and told himself that he knew he could do better, and then dedicated the next few nights to revising his paper. Diego can be described as having a(n) _____ mindset.

A) fixed
B) growth
C) intrinsic
D) extrinsic

Question 6

When Tana found out that she got a D on her chemistry midterm, she just shrugged her shoulders and said, "I know I'm not good at science. I'll just focus on courses that I know I can do well in." Which type of mindset does Tana have?

A) intrinsic
B) extrinsic
C) fixed
D) growth

Question 7

Which strategy will help you develop a growth mindset in college?

A) taking a break when your efforts aren't producing successful results
B) never admitting that a challenge has you frustrated
C) ignoring your intrinsic motivators when faced with an obstacle
D) focusing on what you are lacking when struggling with a project

Question 8

The ability to bounce back after experiencing setbacks in life is called

A) grit.
B) mindset.
C) motivation.
D) resilience.

Question 9

_____ consists of determination and a sustained effort to work toward long-term goals despite unexpected struggles and slow progress.

A) Motivation
B) Grit
C) Resilience
D) Mindset

Question 10

Becoming a more resilient and gritty person involves

A) viewing failure as an opportunity for learning.
B) selecting an area of study that you are passionate about.
C) accepting that there are some things about yourself you cannot change.
D) allowing your emotions to get the best of you when faced with obstacles.

Question 11

Which is one of the primary benefits of setting SMART goals?

A) They force you to write down your intentions.
B) They allow you to accomplish more goals than you would otherwise.
C) They help you focus on what you want to accomplish.
D) They are general so you can feel successful more quickly.

Question 12

What is the first step of creating SMART goals?

A) Brainstorming and creating your "first draft" goals.
B) Differentiating between short- and long-term goals.
C) Examining what motivational drivers will help you achieve each SMART goal.
D) Using the "SMART" method to refine your goals.

Question 13

Gerald is just starting his first term at college, and he has developed a set of personal goals that he would like to achieve. Which of Gerald's goals is a short-term goal?

A) opening his own investment firm
B) studying for his economics class for an hour every night
C) getting a full-time job as an investment analyst
D) earning an MBA after getting his business degree

Question 14

Earning enough credits in community college to transfer to a four-year school as a junior is an example of a(n) _____ goal.

A) immediate
B) unrealistic
C) short-term
D) long-term

Question 15

What does the T in SMART goal stand for?

A) tentative
B) trackable
C) timely
D) technical

Question 16

Freewriting is part of which step of creating a SMART goal?

A) differentiating between short- and long-term goals
B) using the SMART method to refine your goals
C) brainstorming and creating your "first draft" goals
D) examining what motivational drivers will help you achieve each SMART goal

Question 17

To be a SMART goal, a goal must be

A) secretive.
B) specific.
C) spiritual.
D) superficial.

Question 18

To be attainable, a goal must be

A) realistic.
B) aggressive.
C) enjoyable.
D) general.

Question 19

As you develop your goals, you should try to focus on _____ short-term goals at one time.

A) one to two
B) three to five
C) six to eight
D) eight to ten

Question 20

What is the final step of creating a SMART goal?

A) Using the "SMART" method to refine your goals.
B) Brainstorming and creating your "first draft" goals.
C) Differentiating between short- and long-term goals.
D) Examining what motivational drivers will help you achieve each SMART goal.

Question 21

Motivators affect our decisions and actions every day.

Question 22

When intrinsic motivators are at play, the decisions you make and actions you take feel quite personal because your thinking and reasoning are the driving forces.

Question 23

Having the right mindset can impact the decisions you make, your actions, and the way you deal with challenges along the way.

Question 24

It is easier to overcome challenges if you have a fixed mindset.

Question 25

Fixed and growth mindsets affect achievement and success in the same way.

Question 26

A growth mindset is crucial so that you can pick yourself back up and learn from experiences that fall short of your expectations.

Question 27

Resilient students often have difficulty controlling their emotions.

Question 28

Long-term goals help you see the smaller details of your academic life, while short-term goals help you see the big picture of your academic life.

Question 29

Movement toward goal achievement only happens if you take action to make it happen.

Question 30

Once you have established a SMART goal, you should never change it under any circumstances.

Question 31

Explain how extrinsic motivators differ from intrinsic motivators.

Question 32

List three questions that can help you understand your academic motivators.

Question 33

How does a growth mindset differ from a fixed mindset?

Question 34

List three ways a student can become more resilient and gritty in college.

Question 35

What does SMART-ER stand for?

Question 36

Which type of motivation do you feel is more powerful, extrinsic or intrinsic, and why? Include examples in your response to support your argument.

Question 37

What motivates you academically? Identify three specific motivators that prompt you to pursue a degree in your chosen field, and explain how each motivates you.

Question 38

Which type of mindset do you have, and do you feel that you have grit and resilience? Why or why not? Include examples to explain the reasoning in your response.

Question 39

Give two examples of your personal goals and explain how they are SMART. Be sure to address each aspect of the SMART acronym in your response.

Question 40

Why do you think it is important to evaluate your goals on a regular basis? Include examples in your response to support your argument.