Exercise psychology exam 1

Of the physical activity objectives identified in the Healthy People initiative, what is the percent improvement targeted for each physical activity objective?

10%

Relative to PA-2 (Engaging in Moderate/Vigorous Intensity Exercise), the consistent trend by educational status suggests that:

A and C

Perceived behavioral control:

All of the above

Behavioral processes generally consist of behaviors that a person undertakes in order to change:

Aspects of the environment that can affect exercise participation

Which of the following arteries are first to receive blood after the left ventricle contracts?

B and C

Physical activity reduces the risk of a number of negative conditions in both adults and adolescents. Which of the following negative conditions is reduced in both adults and adolescents, according to the Healthy People website?

Depression

Which of the following is not listed on the Healthy People website as an environmental factor that is positively associated with physical activity?

Dog parks

According to the American College of Sports Medicine position stand on physical activity, bouts of activities of daily living are sufficient to improve and maintain physical fitness and health.

False

Each of the six objectives identified on the Healthy People Snapshot tab have improvements (increases) as the targeted outcome.

False

Individuals who are inactive must perform the recommended amounts of physical activity in order to receive the beneficial health effects of physical activity.

False

Which is not a symptom of a stroke?

Feelings of nausea

Relative to PA-1 (No Leisure Time Activity), the overall trend by sex shows that:

Females obtained the better group rate as compared to males

Nicotine and carbon dioxide are particularly harmful for increasing your risk of experiencing a(n):

Hemorrhagic stroke

A subjective norm is:

How a person perceives social pressures to perform or mot perform a specific behavior

Which type of stroke occurs due to the blockage of a vessel from fatty deposits?

Ischemic stroke

This important cardiac artery is known as the "widow maker."

Left anterior descending artery

According to the American College of Sports Medicine position stand on physical activity, which of the following is specifically not addressed in the physical activity recommendations relative to Moderate- and Vigorous-intensity physical activity?

Mode of physical activity

Of the main players in the process of atherogenesis, what is the general sequence of development?

Monocytes - Macrophages - Foam Cells -Fatty streaks

According to Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is NOT a primary psychosocial need?

Need for physical engagement

The most influential source of self-efficacy is:

Past performance accomplishments

According to the Transtheoretical Model, the stage at which a person is more serious about an exercise program and intends to start exercising in the near future, usually within a month, and involves formulating an action plan, is called:

Preparation

Which of the following is not considered a lifestyle modification that can help in reducing the risk of a heart attack?

Slowing the aging process

From the Self-Efficacy Model it is theorized that one's efficacy expectations influence:

The amount of effort one will expend on an activity

Which of the following is not one of the three components of TRA?

The persons self motivation to start and maintain an exercise program

Which model's primary goal is to understand and predict social behaviors by evaluating a person's decision-making?

The theory of reasoned action

Relative to PA-2.3 (Muscle-strengthening exercises 2+ days/week), which race/ethnic group is generally identified as reporting not meeting this objective across data collection years?

Those identifying as Hispanic or Latino

According to the CNN article titled "Heart Attacks Can Happen at Any Age," usually the first symptom of heart disease is having a heart attack.

True

According to the Healthy People website, which new demographic group is being targeted for Healthy People 2020?

Young children

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the relationship between intention and exercise behavior?

intention is an accurate predictor of exercise behavior when the behavior is to be attempted in the distant future (i.e., in the coming weeks or months)

Older adults may have additional factors that keep them from being physical active. Lack of transportation to facilities is an example of such a factor.

true