ACSM chapter 7 edition 4

True or false? A theory is a framework that describes how and why behavior changes for a given population in a particular setting.

True

True or false? Adults who do not meet public health recommendations for physical activity are twice as likely to regain weight as those who do meet recommendations.

True

True or false? An eco-map can be used to illustrate the various environmental and interpersonal interactions that impact behavior.

True

True or false? Pedometers can be used to provide a more objective measure of physical activity than client recall.

True

True or false? Social Cognitive Theory puts great emphasis on a client's thoughts and feelings.

True

True or false? The Small Changes Model is based on the premise that clients will maintain smaller behavior changes more easily and will continue to build upon them over time.

True

True or false? Unsolicited advice can put a client on the defensive and increase resistance to changing his/her behavior.

True

A control group in which the subjects do not receive the experimental treatment until after it has been found effective in the experimental group is referred to as: a. Delayed satisfaction group b. Wait-list control group c. Intervention factor group d. Randomized group

b. Wait-list control group

A client who has been exercising regularly for the last 4 months is in which stage of change? a. Contemplation b. Preparation c. Action d. Maintenance

c. Action

Which stage of change would be the LEAST benefited by the behavioral strategy of substituting alternatives? a. Maintenance b. Action c. Contemplation d. Preparation

c. Contemplation

An action taken to help someone change his/her behavior is called a/an: a. Control variable b. Covariate c. Intervention d. Construct

c. Intervention

True or false? "SMALL" goals refer to goals that are self-serving, meaningful, activity-oriented, lifestyle-linked, and long-term.

False

True or false? A theory is a set of beliefs that are stable and established.

False

True or false? An individual who has developed a plan of action toward a behavior change and will be making changes within the upcoming month is in the contemplation stage.

False

True or false? Beating oneself up with negative thoughts can be a powerful motivator for behavior change.

False

True or false? Clients who are collaborators in making decisions that affect their lifestyle are typically the most dissatisfied and least likely to make lasting behavior change.

False

True or false? Feedback must be in person to be effective.

False

Which aspect of a successful goal is missing from this client's goal? "I will exercise by walking my dog around my neighborhood on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday." a. The goal is not strenuous enough to be of much benefit. b. The goal is not focused on an activity done with the Personal Trainer. c. The goal is missing specificity regarding the time spent walking. d. The goal is not very realistic.

c. The goal is missing specificity regarding the time spent walking.

Which of the following would NOT help to build rapport with a client? a. Avoid eye contact b. Dress and act professionally c. Affirm client strengths that you have noted d. Empathize with client's feelings

a. Avoid eye contact

Which technique is the LEAST effective way to avoid arguments and reduce resistance with clients? a. Ignore the resistance b. Present a hypothetical scenario c. Listen d. Emphasize success

a. Ignore the resistance

In which stage of change will it be MOST important to raise awareness related to the benefits of exercise? a. Precontemplation b. Preparation c. Contemplation d. Postcontemplation

a. Precontemplation

According to the Health Belief Model, the main predictors of behavior change include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Perceived seriousness of a potential health problem b. Being able to state the prevalence rates of various diseases in a given population c. The belief that making the suggested behavior changes will result in decreased risk of consequences d. One's susceptibility to potential health consequences

b. Being able to state the prevalence rates of various diseases in a given population

Which theory includes the tool of "rolling with resistance?" a. Health Belief Model b. Social Cognitive Theory c. Transtheoretical Model of Change d. Theory of Planned Behavior

c. Transtheoretical Model of Change

The Theory of Planned Behavior suggests that a client's level of intent is shaped by all of the following EXCEPT: a. Perceived behavior control b. Subjective norms c. Attitude toward the behavior d. Knowledge of disease risk

d. Knowledge of disease risk

In which stage of change will it be MOST important to create plans to avoid relapse? a. Contemplation b. Preparation c. Action d. Maintenance

d. Maintenance