Motivation 4

Question 1

What is affect?

Answer 1

Affect is a general overview of how we feel, considering our moods and emotions

Question 2

Differentiate between emotion and mood.

Answer 2

• Emotion: A response to a specific situation or event (e.g., surprise, anger, fear, happiness, excitement).
• Mood: Less intense and not linked to any particular situation; can be positive or negative.

Question 3

How does positive and negative affect relate to psychological well-being?

Answer 3

• Positive affect: A component of good psychological well-being.
• Negative affect: A symptom of mental ill-health.

Question 4

Why does affect matter in physical activity?

Answer 4

Affect influences behavior, guiding individuals to choose activities that make them feel good and avoid those that don’t

Question 5

What are the two types of affective responses related to exercise?

Answer 5

Affective Response: “How do I feel right now?”
Affective Forecast: “How do I expect to feel?”

Question 6

What is the role of cognitive appraisal in exercise?

Answer 6

Cognitive appraisal involves evaluating physiological and psychological factors

Question 7

How can we ensure positive affect during exercise?

Answer 7

Allow individuals to choose their intensity while focusing on feeling good