Psychology of Weight Control & Behavior Flashcards
Type of research that focuses on variables that can be directly measured and assessed.
Quantitative Research
Describe quantitative research.
Can be measured and assessed.
Type of research that focuses on people in terms of how situations and experiences are perceived and how people interact and utilizes interviews and observations where the results are grouped together by themes that have emerged.
Qualitative Research
Describe qualitative research.
Relies on being able to observe and assess behaviors.
What is empathy?
The ability to identify with another person’s thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.
What is the Stages of Change Model also known as?
Transtheoretical Model
What is the Transtheoretical Model also known as?
Stages of Change Model
Which stage of the Stages of Change model does this describe: When an individual is not thinking of changing and has no intention to change.
Precontemplation stage.
Which stage of the Stages of Change model does this describe: When a person is thinking about implementing change but has not yet taken any steps to get started – an individual may take action within the next 6 months.
Contemplation stage.
Which stage of the Stages of Change model does this describe: When a person intends to change behavior and is preparing to change, but has not yet taken action.
Preparation stage
Which stage of the Stages of Change model does this describe: When a person has successfully implemented a behavioral change for more than 6 months.
Maintenance stage
Which stage of the Stages of Change model does this describe: When a person has stopped doing the positive behavior and has returned to a previous negative behavior.
Relapse stage
How an individual views themself with regard to their worthiness and abilities.
self-esteem
The confidence that a person has that he or she can successfully engage in the behaviors required for a certain outcome.
self-efficacy
Why is it important to understand the role of psychology in fitness and wellness?
A
It isn’t important to understand psychology
B
It makes it easier to make people do the right thing
C
People who are sad will be harder to work with
D
Every behavior has a reason
D. Every behavior has a reason