Chap 4 Behavioral Coaching

Question 1

Determinants of behavior

Answer 1

Refers to the psychological, social, or environmental factors that influence behavior.

Question 2

Intention

Answer 2

A construct that captures motivational factors that influence behavior. It indicates how hard people are willing to try and how much effort they are planning to exert.

Question 3

Self-determination theory

Answer 3

A broad theoretical framework for the study of human motivation.

Question 4

Autonomous motivation

Answer 4

When motives for exercise relate to valuing the outcome, when exercise is consistent with the client’s identity, or when the client enjoys exercise.

Question 5

Outcome expectations

Answer 5

The expected positive and negative consequences of a behavior.

Question 6

Perceived behavioral control

Answer 6

An evaluation of whether one has the means, resources, and opportunities to perform a behavior.

Question 7

Decisional balance

Answer 7

Reflects the clients’ weighing of the pros and cons of changing.