Outcome oriented goals are described as what?

• A. Short-term steps to reach a target
• B. Desired end results that are often long-term goals
• C. Immediate micro-goals
• D. Steps in a plan to maintain change

Answer: (B)

Outcome-oriented goals focus on the end result you want to achieve. They describe the desired end state, often as long-term targets, rather than the specific steps to get there. This framing helps you visualize success and set a clear destination, which can guide planning and motivation. For example, aiming to reach a certain health outcome, like improving cardiovascular fitness over the next year, is an outcome goal.

The other descriptions describe the actions you take along the way—short-term steps, immediate micro-goals, or steps in a plan to maintain change—rather than the end result itself, which is why they don’t fit the idea of outcome-oriented goals.