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Chapter 3 Test
Multiple Choice: Place the letter of the best answer in the space provided.
______1. Teen years could be best defined as a time when
A. things are very stable
B. lives are rather topsy-turvy
C. life’s events are no different than at any other time
D. teens experience a smooth transition to adulthood
______2. A good change that may occur during the teen years is the
A. discovery of self-limitations
B. freedom from parental pressure
C. freedom from peer pressure
D. opportunity to take more control of your life
______3. Taking control of your health and fitness means
A. accepting the way you are
B. learning how to set appropriate goals
C. learning how to set very high goals
D. wishing for positive changes in your fitness level
______4. Which best describes goal setting?
A. a process that can help everyone improve themselves
B. achieving something in a short period of time
C. making something happen with little effort
D. wishing for something to happen
______5. Which is true about goal setting?
A. Getting in “over your head” will positively challenge you
B. Realistic goals keep you excited about self-improvement
C. Unreasonable goals frequently challenge people
D. You should first set very long-term goals
______6. A goal that takes months or even years to reach is a
A. long-term goal
B. personal goal
C. short-term goal
D. trade-off goal
______7. In setting goals, you should consider
A. development of a physical fitness game plan
B. obstacles in your path
C. use of time lines
D. all of the above
______8. Using a time line in goal setting
A. gives you a better sense of control
B. helps you pace your efforts
C. promotes a greater commitment to your goals
D. incorporates all of the above
______9. Which of the following would be a good strategy in setting goals?
A. Complete a self-assessment of where you are at first.
B. Do not worry about obstacles for they will disappear when you get started.
C. Just start exercising, and see how you like it.
D. Since it is your program, avoid any advice from anyone else.
______10. A common technique in the establishment of goals is to
A. avoid the goal setting process
B. become emotional
C. delay setting goals
D. think of goals as rungs on a ladder
______11. Which is the most important factor in setting goals?
A. analyzing where your friends are now
B. having the desire to improve yourself
C. getting advice from friends on how to reach goals
D. writing your goals down in a non-specific way
______12. You are better able to achieve your goals if you
A. believe you can be successful
B. have the desire to improve yourself
C. understand the benefits you will receive when successful
D. understand that all of the above are true
______13. Identifying the benefits you will receive from reaching your goals will
A. help to increase your desire and commitment
B. cause you to become a “dreamer” about goal setting
C. not have much effect on achieving your goals
D. probably decrease motivation since goals are hard to reach
______14. Success in reaching your goals will add to your sense of
A. dependence on others
B. personal limitations
C. self-confidence
D. self-consciousness
______15. Accepting responsibility for your decisions is a sign of
A. an increasing dependence on group support
B. gaining a sense of personal independence
C. increasing self-consciousness
D. physical maturation
______16. Which best describes the “self-fulfilling prophecy?”
A. Goals are personal.
B. It is the follow-through that counts.
C. Keep in mind the importance of group opinion.
D. Want power can become willpower.
______17. Monitoring progress toward individual goals
A. is a great idea, but few do it
B. will show you when you need to readjust your goals
C. may show that you are not a goal setter
D. works only for those who have no willpower
______18. Backing your plan with a solid belief in yourself, helps you
A. be determined and to take control of your lifestyle
B. pay no attention to anyone who doesn’t support you
C. stay on track with your program
D. do all of the above
______19. Which did Jodi do as she planned her goal setting program?
A. She got advice from her friends about her program.
B. She made a list of all of the benefits she would receive.
C. Since her diet was not a problem, she skipped that factor.
D. Since had desire, she did not monitor her progress.
______20. Making a detailed plan to help reach your goals is
A. a step that guarantees success
B. a very important step to take for all goal setters
C. excellent, but mostly for athletes
D. primarily for beginners
Chapter 3 Answer Key
1. B 11. B
2. D 12. D
3. B 13. A
4. A 14. C
5. B 15. B
6. A 16. D
7. D 17. B
8. D 18. D
9. A 19. B
10. D 20. B