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  1. A client frequently starts new projects but rarely finishes them. Which personal development concept BEST explains this pattern?

    Answer: Shiny object syndrome

    Shiny object syndrome describes the tendency to chase novel opportunities while abandoning existing commitments before completion.

  2. According to positive psychology, which element of Martin Seligman's PERMA model relates most directly to finding meaning in one's work?

    Answer: Meaning

    The 'M' in PERMA stands for Meaning — the sense that one's activities connect to something larger and more important than oneself.

  3. A coach notices a client's energy drops significantly when discussing their career goals but rises when discussing family. This observation is MOST useful for exploring:

    Answer: Core values alignment

    Energy shifts often reveal alignment or misalignment with core values, making them powerful data points for values clarification.

  4. Which technique involves mentally simulating both the desired future outcome AND the obstacles between the present and that future?

    Answer: Mental contrasting

    Mental contrasting, developed by Gabriele Oettingen, combines positive outcome visualization with realistic obstacle identification to boost motivation.

  5. A client says, 'I should exercise more, but I just can't find the motivation.' A productivity coach would FIRST explore:

    Answer: Why the client wants to exercise and what it means to them

    Exploring the 'why' behind the goal connects it to intrinsic values, which is the foundation for sustainable motivation.

  6. The concept of 'ego depletion' suggests that willpower is:

    Answer: A limited resource that diminishes with use

    Ego depletion theory proposes that self-control draws on a limited cognitive resource that becomes depleted through repeated decision-making and exertion.

  7. When a client experiences a significant setback and questions their ability to continue, which coaching approach BEST builds resilience?

    Answer: Help the client reframe the setback as information and explore lessons learned

    Reframing setbacks as learning opportunities cultivates a growth mindset and builds the adaptive capacity central to resilience.