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010-111 · Question #82

Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.

The correct answer is C. Realistic, Time-anchored. The SMART acronym for goal setting stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-anchored, giving answer C.

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Question

Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.

Options

  • ARealistic, Tried
  • BRelated, Tried
  • CRealistic, Time-anchored
  • DRelated, Time-anchored

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    9% (5)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    82% (47)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

The SMART acronym for goal setting stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-anchored, giving answer C.

ARealistic, Tried

'Tried' is not a recognized component of the SMART framework and has no established meaning in goal-setting theory.

BRelated, Tried

'Related' is not a standard component of the SMART acronym, and 'Tried' is also not part of the framework.

CRealistic, Time-anchoredCorrect

The widely accepted SMART goal framework uses 'Realistic' to indicate the goal should be achievable given the individual's current resources and constraints, and 'Time-anchored' to indicate the goal must have a defined deadline or timeframe. Together these two components ensure goals are grounded in practicality and have a built-in sense of urgency and accountability.

DRelated, Time-anchored

'Related' is not a recognized term in the standard SMART framework, even though 'Time-anchored' is correct in isolation.

Concept tested: SMART goal-setting framework components

Source: https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/blog/6763/smart-goals-for-fitness/

Topics

#SMART goals#goal setting#behavior change#time-anchored objectives

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