Which of the following is an example of an outcome goal? A- Lose 10 pounds
B- Eat out once a week
C- Workout 3 days a week
D- Go for a walk daily

A) Lose 10 pounds

Explanation:

An outcome goal is the main outcome or objective that one hopes to accomplish. For example, “I want to lose 10 lb in 10 weeks” is an outcome goal. Another outcome goal is: “I want to have $200,000 in investments five years from now.” One of the key characteristics of an outcome goal is the fact that you can’t directly control the accomplishment of the goal; it’s the end result of a series of other things you have to do.

Behavior goals are the steps you have to take to accomplish your outcome. For example, when the outcome goal is “I want to lose 10 lb in 10 weeks,” related behavior goals might be: “I will exercise five days a week for the next 10 weeks” or “I will eat five cups of vegetables each day for the next 10 weeks.” One of the key characteristics of a behavior goal is that you can directly control the goal; it’s an action you can choose to do every day.

ISSA Unit 20 pg 579