Lecture 4 - mixed models

Question 1

explicit processes

Answer 1

reflective cognitive processes: weighing pros and cons
- effortful and slow
- neglect automatic processes

Question 2

implicit processes

Answer 2

based on automaticity (attitudes and habits) and affect
- fast and effortless

Question 3

Affective-reflective theory of physical inactivity and exercise

Answer 3

• Brand & Ekkekakis, 2018
• there is an interaction between implicit and explicit processes
• Internal and external exercise-related stimuli trigger automatic associations
  –> type 1 process: implicit affective processes –> action impulse (stay inactive)
• if self-control is available:
  –> type 2 process: explicit cognitive processes –> action plans –> do exercise

Question 4

physical activity adaptations and maintenance

Answer 4

• strobach, 2020
• Implicit and explicit processes affect physical activity behavior simultaneously
• Aim: explaining the whole process of adoption and maintenance of physical activity
• Implicit processes are the default response upon which explicit processes are based. They enter the explicit system when implicit processes are intensive or when self-regulatory abilities are available.

Question 5

PAAM implicit processes

Answer 5

• Affect: subjective experiences of simple and rapid feeling (like or dislike)
• Habit: automatic impulses to act after an environmental trigger
  
  • Self-reported habit index: repetition, automaticity, relevence to self-dentity

Question 6

PAAM explicit processes

Answer 6

• intention
• executive functions
• trait self regulation

Question 7

PAAM trait self-regulation

Answer 7

resisting immediate temptations so that long-term goals can be achieved
- inhibition: don’t do something
- initiatory: start doin something

Question 8

PAAM executive functions

Answer 8

mental processes which regulate lower level processes and thereby enable self-regulation (thoughts, feelings, behavior) that in turn fosters attainment of long-term goals
- inhibition
- updating: monitoring what you are doing
- shifting: adapt behavior
- identification/updating: stop bad action and create appropriate response

Question 9

PAAM trait self-control

Answer 9

stable ability to handle self-control dilemmas in such a way that the desired goal is prioritized.
- Self-control by inhibition: overriding a pull toward goal-inconsistent behavior
- Self-control by initiation: producing goal-consistent actions
- Self-control by continuation: self-control challenge is ongoing –> how do I deal with barriers