CPT section 2

Question 1

Adherence

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Psychology

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Motivation

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Amotivation

Answer 4

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

Question 4

Socioeconomic

Answer 4

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

Question 4

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

A
The role it plays in successful weight loss

B
The role it plays in the behavioral change process

C
The need for personal trainers to possess education in the field of psychology

D
The ability to use a client’s personality traits to manipulate the outcome of exercise

Answer 6

b

Question 7

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

A
The decision to be happy or sad

B
The decision to hire a personal trainer or not

C
The decision to make nutritional choices or not

D
The decision to be physically active or not

Answer 7

d

Question 8

Outcome goals

Answer 8

Goals focused on the end result.

Question 9

Process goals

Answer 9

Refers to the process of goal pursuit.

Question 10

Social support

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Social physique anxiety

Answer 11

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

Question 12

what type of anxiety makes these statments: I’ll start working out when I lose a little weight.
I would work out, but I don’t have anything comfortable to wear.
I feel self-conscious working out in front of people.
I feel like everyone is staring at me.

Answer 12

Social Physique anxiety

Question 13

Ambivalence

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Instrumental support

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Which of the following is a top barrier to exercise, evident among adults of all ages?

A
Lack of time

B
Muscle or bone weaknesses

C
Negative self-perception

D
Lack of transportation

Answer 15

a

Question 16

Instrumental support

Answer 16

Providing transportation to a fitness facility, Paying for someone’s gym membership

Question 17

Empathy

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Components or leadership

Answer 18

Leadership Qualities, Leadership styles, Situational Factos, Followers Qualities

Question 19

Benefits for group Group Excercise

Answer 19

Accountability, Comparison, Competition, Comradery, Consistency, Energy, Intensity, Mindless, Motivation, Sociability

Question 20

What does the term companionship support refer to?

A
Having a dependency on support from a companion

B
Providing accurate, current information to another individual

C
Engaging in a behavior with another individual

D
Identifying with another person’s feelings, attitudes, or thoughts

Answer 20

c

Question 21

Mood compared to emotion

Answer 21

refers to how someone feels; it is considered a more long-term state of mind, unlike emotion, which is a short-term reaction to a situation

Question 21

Self-esteem

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Body image

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Sleep apnea

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Which of the following is our most restorative tool? A Food B Sleep C Exercise D Massage

Answer 24

b

Question 25

The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone's decision to exercise describes which of the following terms? Societal influence Peer pressure Health influence Group influence

Answer 25

Group Influence

Question 26

Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership? Follower's qualities Leadership styles Leader's qualities Situational factors

Answer 26

Situational Factors

Question 27

A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice for the personal trainer in their initial meeting? Establish short- and long-term goals. Create a plan for overcoming barriers. Inquire further about what their motives are for participating. Start establishing an emotional support system.

Answer 27

Inquire further about what their motives are for participating.

Question 28

Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship? Reciprocal Autonomous Unequal Independent

Answer 28

Reciprocal

Question 29

The number of sidewalks available in a community is an example of which of the following? The manufactured environment The built environment The assembled environment The constructed environment

Answer 29

B

Question 30

When family members are not supportive of exercise-related behaviors, it can be viewed as which of the following? Amotivation to exercise A barrier to exercise Ambivalence toward exercise An influence on exercise

Answer 30

B

Question 30

Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults? The community Exercise group Family Exercise leader

Answer 30

Family

Question 30

Autonomy

Answer 30

Autonomy Acting in accordance with how one wants to behave

Question 31

What behavior change technique is a specific plan that drives behavior by identifying cues toward action? Self-monitoring Guided practice Coping plan Implementation intention

Answer 31

D

Question 32

Third space

Answer 32

A communal space, separate from home or work, where the client experiences their own sense of identity and relationship to others.

Question 33

Behavior change techniques (BCTs)

Answer 33

Client interventions that are used to change some determinant of behavior.

Question 34

Ambivalence

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Determinants of behavior

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Autonomous motivation

Answer 36

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 37

Which of the following is one of the strongest determinants of physical activity in adults? A Attitude B Intention C Self-efficacy D Autonomous motivation

Answer 37

C

Question 38

stages of change

Answer 38

Precontemplation stage, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance

Question 39

Decisional balance

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Stages of change

Answer 40

Questions Client Answers No Client Answers Yes 1 Have you been routinely exercising for more than 6 months? ↓ Go to next question Maintenance stage 2 Have you been routinely exercising for less than 6 months? ↓ Go to next question Action stage 3 Are you making set plans to begin an exercise program within the next 6 months? ↓ Go to next question Preparation stage 4 Do you think you need to increase the amount you exercise? ↓↓↓↓↓↓ Contemplation stage Precontemplation stage*

Question 41

Motivational interviewing

Answer 41

Client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Question 42

Self-discrepancy

Answer 42

An internal conflict that occurs when an individual compares their actual self with their ideal self.

Question 43

Sustain talk

Answer 43

Talk that represents and predicts movement away from change.

Question 44

What is the defining feature of the contemplation phase? A Attitude B Ambivalence C Self-discrepancy D Motivational interviewing

Answer 44

b

Question 45

am·biv·a·lence

Answer 45

the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Question 46

Process goals

Answer 46

Tasks that are pursued to reach a final outcome.

Question 47

Implementation intentions

Answer 47

behavior change technique that links a goal-directed response to situational cues by specifying when, where, and how to act.

Question 48

positive Self-talk

Answer 48

is a form of encouraging and motivating internal dialogue that increases self-efficacy.

Question 49

Reverse listing

Answer 49

Reverse listing is the practice of identifying a negative inner narrative and replacing it with positive statements

Question 50

Stopping

Answer 50

technique of saying “stop” out loud when undesired negative thought patterns are identified.

Question 51

Cognitive fusion

Answer 51

occurs when people believe the exact content of their own thoughts and can be problematic with negative self-talk.

Question 52

What do the health benefits of exercise depend on? A A sound nutrition plan B A modern training facility C A long-term commitment D A history of training experience

Answer 52

c (Sounds like a sale lol)

Question 53

What is another term for vague goals? A Subjective goals B Lofty goals C Objective goals D Short-term goals

Answer 53

a

Question 54

At what point should a client’s first exercise program be designed? A Prior to the initial consultation B During the initial consultation C After the initial consultation D After the first paid training session

Answer 54

c

Question 55

Intentions are a good predictor of behavior, but what has been shown to help translate intentions into behavior? Outcome expectations Action self-efficacy Planning Subjective norms

Answer 55

c

Question 56

The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone's decision to exercise describes which of the following terms? Peer pressure Societal influence Health influence Group influence

Answer 56

d

Question 57

Which of the following is a question that may provoke resistance? What might work for you? If you decided to make a change, what might you do? What might you want to change? What makes you think you are not at risk?

Answer 57

d

Question 58

Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment? Corrective exercise specialist or certified exercise physiologist Registered dietitian or nutritionist Psychologist or psychiatrist Certified Personal Trainer or certified fitness professional

Answer 58

c

Question 59

A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and, due to her competitive nature, she indicates that she wants to win. Which type of motivation is driving her? Extrinsic motivation Affiliation motivation Intrinsic motivation Autonomy motivation

Answer 59

a

Question 60

Social support is best described by which statement? Posting on social media about the recent successes of clients Providing counseling sessions with clients who exhibit signs of depression The intentional things that people do to assist others to achieve a specific behavior Rearranging a schedule to accommodate a client's availability

Answer 60

c

Question 61

The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is strongly rooted in which area? Depression Social physique anxiety Behavioral change Eating disorders

Answer 61

c

Question 62

Which of the following is true about body image? Body image is measured accurately based on an individual evaluating a picture of themselves. Body image may not match reality, and people may view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate themselves inaccurately. Body image is more positive in individuals who regularly exercise in a group setting. Body image is a very stable variable and, once established, rarely changes for an individual.

Question 63

What might a Certified Personal Trainer do for someone in the precontemplation stage of change? Help them identify barriers to exercise Tell them to exercise with a friend Encourage them to make plans to exercise Provide them with education and knowledge

Answer 63

d

Question 64

Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support? Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities Creating handouts for clients that cover topics about fitness and wellness Making time to talk to clients about how their exercise program is going Taking someone shopping to purchase attire for exercise

Answer 64

a

Question 65

Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when which of the following happens? When goals are not adjusted When process goals are too specific When only one goal is set When outcome goals are objective

Answer 65

a

Question 66

When it comes to barriers to exercise, which statement is correct? All individuals have "lack of time" as a barrier. Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active. Barriers never change; therefore, individuals need to focus on motives. It is impossible to ever fully overcome all barriers.

Answer 66

b

Question 67

Long-term exercise adherence is associated with which type of motivation? Amotivation Incentive motivation Extrinsic motivation Intrinsic motivation

Answer 67

d

Question 68

Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership? Leadership styles Leader's qualities Situational factors Follower's qualities

Answer 68

c

Question 69

Which subtopic of psychology deals with how the environment affects exercise behavior? Developmental psychology Health psychology Social psychology Sport and exercise psychology

Answer 69

d

Question 70

Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another person engage in exercise? Emotional support Instrumental support Companionship support Informational support

Answer 70

b