Which adherence strategy involves setting specific, measurable targets?

Which adherence strategy involves setting specific, measurable targets?

• A. SMART targets
• B. Diary
• C. Music
• D. Friends

Answer: (A)

Setting specific, measurable targets helps you monitor progress and stay motivated. SMART targets are a framework that ensures each goal is Specific (exact action), Measurable (you can count whether it’s done), Achievable (realistic), Relevant (meaningful to the goal), and Time-bound (with a deadline). In an adherence context, this means deciding exactly what you will do, how often, and by when, then tracking it to see if you met the target. A diary records what happened but doesn’t automatically set or quantify targets. Music and friends can support adherence but don’t require defining explicit targets themselves.

Setting specific, measurable targets helps you monitor progress and stay motivated. SMART targets are a framework that ensures each goal is Specific (exact action), Measurable (you can count whether it’s done), Achievable (realistic), Relevant (meaningful to the goal), and Time-bound (with a deadline). In an adherence context, this means deciding exactly what you will do, how often, and by when, then tracking it to see if you met the target. A diary records what happened but doesn’t automatically set or quantify targets. Music and friends can support adherence but don’t require defining explicit targets themselves.