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.
Ambivalence
Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation.
Social support has 2 main components:
1) Who or what is providing the support and 2) what type of support is being provided.
Instrumental support
The actual actions of a person that help another person engage in a behavior.
Emotional support
The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided and includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern.
Empathy
The ability to identify with another person’s feelings, attitudes, or thoughts.
Informational support
Providing accurate, current, and informative information.
Companionship support
When someone engages in a behavior with an individual. This type of support is often observed in an exercise setting where people exercise with a friend or partner.
The exercise group consists of the participants who are…
Present for a given class or session.
Mood
How someone feels; considered a more long-term state of mind.
