CHAPTER THREE

Question 1

An area of science that focuses on people, and in particular, how the mind and feelings may influence behaviors.

Answer 1

Psychology

Question 2

The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.

Answer 2

Adherence

Question 3

The intensity and direction of someone’s effort to participate in an activity or engage in a behavior.

Answer 3

Motivation

Question 4

The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation.

Answer 4

Socioeconomic status

Question 5

Describes when someone is not motivated to engage in an activity or behavior.

Answer 5

Amotivation

Question 6

When someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others.

Answer 6

Extrinsic motivation

Question 7

When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.

Answer 7

Intrinsic motivation

Question 8

What is one of the most important things about psychology and its relationship with fitness and wellness?

Answer 8

The role it plays in the behavioral change process

Question 9

Generally speaking, what does psychology influence regarding fitness and wellness on any given day?

Answer 9

The decision to be physically active or not

Question 10

What is the top barrier to exercise?

Answer 10

Lack of time

Question 11

This barrier causes frustration and disappointment by the client “not succeeding” or perceived expectations are not met.

Answer 11

Goals

Question 12

The intentional ways that people assist others in achieving a specific behavior.

Answer 12

Social Support

Question 13

A specific form of anxiety that occurs in individuals who perceive that others could be negatively evaluating their physique.

Answer 13

Social physique anxiety

Question 14

Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation.

Answer 14

Ambivalence

Question 15

What trap do new exercisers often fall into?

Answer 15

Setting goals that are unrealistic

Question 16

The actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen. In the context of exercise, instrumental support can include driving a person to a health club or paying for the gym membership.

Answer 16

Instrumental support

Question 17

The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern.

Answer 17

Emotional support

Question 18

The ability to identify with another person’s feelings, attitudes, or thoughts.

Answer 18

Empathy

Question 19

Providing accurate, current, and informative information.

Answer 19

Informational support

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

Companionship support

Question 21

include those who tend to inspire the group, provide mentorship to new members, or plan social gatherings.

Answer 21

Informal Roles of group exercise

Question 22

refers to how someone feels over the long term

Answer 22

mood

Question 23

The way someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially.

Answer 23

Self-esteem

Question 24

The way someone views their physical self or visualizes their body.

Answer 24

Body image

Question 25

A sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts, which disrupts the body’s natural sleep cycle.

Answer 25

Sleep apnea

Question 26

increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of ________?

Answer 26

Insomnia

Question 27

Our most restorative tool is?

Answer 27

Sleep

Question 28

Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?

Answer 28

Psychologist or psychiatrist

Question 29

Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship?

Answer 29

Reciprocal

Question 30

The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term?

Answer 30

Socioeconomic status