Ch.3 - Basics of Behavior Change

Question 1

What is an antecedent?

Answer 1

Stimuli before a behavior that signal the consequence

Ex. reminder to go workout

Question 2

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 2

Behaviors are either reinforced positively or negatively by their consequences

Question 3

What is extinction of a behavior?

Answer 3

Likelihood that a behavior is performed is decreased because the positive reinforcement was removed

Question 4

Who is more likely to show up to a training session, someone with an internal or external locus of control?

Answer 4

Internal locus of control - they are showing up for themselves, not for others

Question 5

What does the health belief model specify are important aspects of behavior change?

Answer 5

Client’s thoughts, perceived severity, susceptibility, benefits and barriers about behavior change

Question 6

What are the ABCs of the ACE Mover Method?

Answer 6

A - ask open-ended questions - find out as much as you can about the client’s past and present health status

B - break down barriers - discuss barriers to change

C - collaborate - work with client to make realistic goals