1. goals that can only be attained by outperforming or outmaneuvering other individuals or groups who are also seeking to attain them.

2. in sports psychology, standards of excellence to be achieved during competition rather than during practice or training. Also called competition goals.

3. established goals that cannot be achieved simultaneously—in effect, they compete or conflict with one another. By spending time and effort to achieve one goal, an individual cannot achieve another goal.