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Personal Development & Motivation Flashcards

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

    Answer: Creative tension

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

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

    Answer: Help the client define specific, observable behaviors that indicate confidence

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

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

    Answer: Intrinsic motivation

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

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

    Answer: Procrastination driven by task aversion

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

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

    Answer: The Johari Window

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

  6. When a client attributes all of their failures to external circumstances and all successes to luck, a coach should explore their:

    Answer: Locus of control

    An external locus of control means the client believes outcomes are primarily controlled by outside forces, undermining personal agency.

  7. Which motivational strategy involves a client publicly committing to a goal to increase accountability?

    Answer: Social contracting

    Social contracting leverages social pressure and accountability by having clients declare their goals publicly to peers or a coach.