Chapter 9 - Eliciting Positive Perceptions and Behaviors: Coaching Techniques

Question 1

Active Listening

Answer 1

Involves the listener giving
the speaker oral and nonverbal feedback to indicate attention and understanding. The listener accepts what the speaker is
saying at face value without inserting personal interpretation.

Question 2

Empathy

Answer 2

Affective empathy demonstrates

the Personal Trainer’s ability to respond to the client’s emotions with a similar emotion.

Question 3

Motivational Interviewing

Answer 3

Using Bem’s self-perception theory, It suggests that clients are more dedicated to what they hear themselves defend

Question 4

Assessing (the 5 As of behavior change)

Answer 4

Assessing involves measuring the clientt beliefs, behaviors, and motivations.

Question 5

Advising (the 5 As of behavior change)

Answer 5

Advise the client based on health risks and behaviors.

Question 6

Agreeing (the 5 As of behavior change)

Answer 6

Agree on a set of short-term and long-term realistic goals.

Question 7

Assisting (the 5 As of behavior change)

Answer 7

Assist the client with anticipating barriers and developing a specific plan to help the client avoid or at least effectively respond to barriers.

Question 8

Arranging (the 5 As of behavior change)

Answer 8

Arrange subsequent sessions with the client as a method of support.

Question 9

Developing Rapport

Answer 9

Both active listening and demonstrating empathy

Question 10

Appreciative Inquiry

Answer 10

An approach used for motivating change that focuses on exploring and amplifying strengths.