Chapter 19: Behavior Changes

Question 1

Which of the following is a cognitive strategy to help change a client's thoughts and attitudes toward exercise?
Select one:
a. Contemplation
b. Active listening
c. Goal setting
d. Imagery

Answer 1

d. Imagery

Question 2

Which of the following is the last stage in the stages of change model?
Select one:
a. Action
b. Maintenance
c. Preparation
d. Precontemplation

Answer 2

b. Maintenance

Question 3

A new client tells the personal trainer that although he exercises occasionally, he is now ready to try a different approach to become a regular exerciser. This an example of which section of the stages of change model?
Select one:
a. Maintenance
b. Precontemplation
c. Action 
d. Preparation

Answer 3

d. Preparation

Question 4

In the context of the stages of change model, which of the following would serve as the third stage for progressing through the stages of change?
Select one:
a. Preparation
b. Precontemplation
c. Contemplation
d. Maintenance

Answer 4

a. Preparation

Question 5

According to the stages of change model, what do trainers need to help clients overcome?
Select one:
a. Injuries
b. Relapse
c. Eating disorders
d. Progression

Answer 5

b. Relapse

Question 6

People most frequently cite which of the following reasons for not exercising?
Select one:
a. A lack of positive social influences
b. A lack of access to a fitness club
c. A lack of time
d. A lack of sufficient funds

Answer 6

c. A lack of time

Question 7

Which of the following is the process of communication that shows appreciation for clients and their strengths?
Select one:
a. Reflecting
b. Affirmations
c. Active listening
d. Summarizing

Answer 7

b. Affirmations

Question 8

A father decides that there is too much injury risk for his overweight son to partake in personal training. This is an example of which of the following?
Select one:
a. Behavioral reactants
b. Diffusion
c. Affirmations
d. Contemplation

Answer 8

a. Behavioral reactants

Question 9

What is a common mistake made when exercise adherence is inconsistent?
Select one:
a. Limiting the number of exercises per workout
b. Preparing shorter workouts
c. Reducing the amount of exercises in workouts
d. Engaging an intense exercise program

Answer 9

d. Engaging an intense exercise program

Question 10

A client tells the personal trainer she does not exercise, but she is thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is this client?
Select one:
a. Precontemplation
b. Action
c. Preparation
d. Contemplation

Answer 10

d. Contemplation

Question 11

How long does a personal trainer have to make a good first impression?
Select one:
a. 2 minutes
b. 5 minutes
c. 20 seconds
d. 30 seconds

Answer 11

c. 20 seconds

Question 12

In the context of the stages of change model, which of the following would serve as the third stage for progressing through the stages of change?
Select one:
a. Maintenance
b. Preparation
c. Precontemplation
d. Contemplation

Answer 12

b. Preparation

Question 13

In the context of behavior change strategies, which of the following goals outlines effective goal setting?
Select one:
a. DART goals
b. START goals
c. STAR goals
d. SMART goals

Answer 13

d. SMART goals

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of a closed question?
Select one:
a. Why are you choosing to make changes to your life now?
b. How old are you?
c. How have you tried to lose weight in the past?
d. Why do you want to lose 30 pounds?

Answer 14

b. How old are you?

Question 15

What type of support is expressed through encouragement, caring, empathy, and concern?
Select one:
a. Companionship support
b. Informational support
c. Emotional support
d. Instrumental support

Answer 15

c. Emotional support

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct order for the stages of change model?
Select one:
a. Precontemplation, contemplation, action, continuance, maintenance
b. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
c. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, continuation
d. Precontemplation, preparation, contemplation, action, maintenance

Answer 16

b. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

Question 17

In the context of the stages of change, which of the following describes stage 1?
Select one:
a. People in this stage do exercise occasionally.
b. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active.
c. People in this stage have no intention of changing.
d. People in this stage are active.

Answer 17

c. People in this stage have no intention of changing.

Question 18

In the context of the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage where people do not exercise but are thinking of becoming more active in the next six months?
Select one:
a. Preparation
b. Precontemplation
c. Contemplation
d. Action

Answer 18

c. Contemplation

Question 19

A client who suffers from a chronic disease decides he no longer wants to participate in personal training sessions, based on the advice of his spouse. This is an example of which of the following?
Select one:
a. Behavioral reactants
b. Action stage
c. Diffusion
d. Remodeling

Answer 19

a. Behavioral reactants

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely to happen in the first 20 seconds of meeting a new client?
Select one:
a. First impressions are made.
b. Assessments are started.
c. The exercise program should be started.
d. The trainer should present training packages for purchase.

Answer 20

a. First impressions are made.