Ch 3 Psychology of Exercise Flashcards
Psychology
An area of science that focuses on people, and in particular, how the mind and feelings may influence behaviors.
Adherence
The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.
Motivation is a term used to describe what?
The intensity and direction of someone’s effort.
Intensity refers to…
The amount of effort expanded.
Direction refers to…
Whether or not someone seeks out a behavior.
Motivation is a dynamic variable meaning…
It can change both in the short and the long term.
Motivation
The intensity and direction of someone’s effort to participate in an activity or engage in a behavior.
Socioeconomic status
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation.
Amotivation
Describes when someone is not motivated to engage in an activity or behavior.
Extrinsic motivation
When someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others.
Intrinsic motivation
When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.
Outcome goals
Goals focused on the end result.
Process goals
Refers to the process of goal pursuit.
Social support
The intentional ways that people assist others in achieving a specific behavior.
Social physique anxiety
A specific form of anxiety that occurs in individuals who perceive that others could be negatively evaluating their physique.
