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Q: The theory that humans possess a psychological desire for reinforcement or incentive is called the:

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incentive theory

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A technique involving the skillful use of a question to help a member see their situation from a different perspective is called:

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verbal extraction

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: The principle that brain cells that wire together fire together is based on?

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Hebbian learning

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4
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Which term describes the assumption that in order to change, a person only needs to be taught what to do?

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Skill induction

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5
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Which portion of the limbic system is most connected to memory?

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Hippocampus

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6
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Which brain structure is most responsible for anticipation of pleasure and addiction?

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Ventral striatum

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7
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What is the belief that if you can just make people see the consequences of their actions, they will change?

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Insight induction

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8
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What are the four boxes within the Program Design Questionnaire (PDQ)?

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Goal, Style, Level, motivation

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9
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Q: Cells make up:

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tissues

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10
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: Decreased cardiac output is the result of which specific division of the nervous system?

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Parasympathetic

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Which are the glands that sit atop the kidneys?

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Adrenal

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The vertebral column, rib cage and skull are considered which division?

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axial skeleton

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13
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Endomysium is the connective tissue covering that surrounds:

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individual muscle fibers

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14
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Which of the following is NOT part of assessing client function?

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Body Mass

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15
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A standing barbell curl with shoulder width hands and feet would be an example of which movement style?

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Traditional

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16
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cardiorespiratory training?

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thicker muscle fibers

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17
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Self Myofascial Release?

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Increased strength

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Q: The most powerful tools obtained from the interview, that emotionally attaches exercise to the client are _____.

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preferences

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19
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five levels of listening?

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Sympathetic

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20
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What is the means by which an individual changes using a dedicated process of structured positive thinking and action?

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Neuroplasticity

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21
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Where does memory formation begin in the brain?

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Hippocampus

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22
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In the self-determination theory, intrinsic motivation is what ultimately results in

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mastery.

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23
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Insight induction describes the assumption that in order to change, a person only needs

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to see what they’re doing

24
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What is the meaning of the Japanese philosophy “Kaizen?”

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Continuous

25
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The endocardium is the layer of connective tissue that covers the:

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lining of the heart

26
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When the nervous system receives information from muscles and/or glands, it is termed:

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sensory input

27
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ATP is reformed by the combination of ADP and a single molecule known as?

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Phosphate

28
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What type of effect does an hour-long, high-intensity, resistance training session have on the body?

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Catabolic

29
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Relative to a muscle fiber, the sarcomere is known as the:

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smallest contractile unit

30
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Short/tight latissumus dorsi is one of the muscle imbalances found in _________.

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Correct Answer: upper crossed syndrome

31
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A seated machine chest press done in the manner most commonly shown on a diagram on the machine would be an example of which movement style?

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Traditional

32
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Cortisol positively enhances which of the following processes?

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Lipolysis

33
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Prolonged tension in a muscle creates an inhibitory action called the ______.

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autogenic inhibition reflex

34
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Self Myofascial Release has been shown to be effective in ________.

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increasing joint range of motion

35
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Exercises involving which movements should be avoided in older adults with osteoporosis?

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Spinal flexion

36
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Which is not a pregnancy-related change?

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Oxygen uptake decreases

37
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A good example of a pre-workout nutrition goal would be?

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Energetic Mind

38
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What is the recommended daily percentage of dietary protein for an mesomorph?

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30%

39
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What is the recommended daily percentage of dietary protein for an ectomorph?

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30%

40
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What is the recommended daily percentage of dietary carbohydrates for an ectomorph?

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55%

41
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The rate at which an ingested carbohydrate raises blood sugar and its accompanying effect on insulin release is referred to as the:

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glycemic

42
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Which of the following offer the greatest degree of work autonomy?

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Entrepreneur

43
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: What is the first element of negligence in which a fitness professional is expected to act in a reasonable and prudent manner?

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Duty of care

44
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Exercises designed to enhance the ability to react and change body position with a maximum rate of force production are called ______.

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quickness

45
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What can be manipulated in your client’s program to change the energy system being used?

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Acute variables

46
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Technical concept application is best for which age group?

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14+

47
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Which is a nerve disorder resulting in a loss of sensation in the lower extremity?

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Peripheral

48
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Exercise involving the leg crossing mid-line of the body is a contraindication for older adults in which situation?

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Hip replacement

49
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What is the recommended percentage of carbohydrate intake for a mesomorph body type?

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: 40%

50
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Which vitamin is not water soluble?

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Vitamin A

51
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Which vitamin is not fat soluble?

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: Vitamin B

52
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Which is considered a low-density food?

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Pasta

53
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What is the recommended daily percentage of dietary protein for an endomorph?

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35%

54
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Q: Which is a monosaccharide?

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Glucose

55
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The first step in client retention is _____________.

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emotional engagement

56
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What is the definition of a “Tort?”

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A civil wrong causing someone to suffer loss or harm.

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