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The Psychology of Exercise (Chapter 3 ; Section 2) Flashcards

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

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Psychology

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

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Adherence

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

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Motivation

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

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Socioeconomic status

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

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Amotivation

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

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Extrinsic motivation

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

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Intrinsic motivation

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

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The role it plays in the behavioral change process

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

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The decision to be physically active or not

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Goals focused on the end result.

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Outcome goals

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Refers to the process of goal pursuit.

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Process goals

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

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Social support

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

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Social physique anxiety

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

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Ambivalence

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

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Lack of time

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What trap do new exercisers often fall into?

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Setting goals that are unrealistic

17
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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.

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Instrumental support

18
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Name this type of Support:

Providing transportation to a fitness facility

Paying for someone’s gym membership

Watching children to allow a parent to exercise

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Instrumental

19
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Name this type of Support:

Encouraging someone to exercise

Providing positive feedback

Listening to someone when they are frustrated with exercise

Being empathetic by communicating an understanding of how someone feels

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Emotional

20
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Name this type of Support:

Giving sound advice about how to achieve optimal health and fitness

Providing education about the current recommendations for physical activity

Educating people about the risk of poor health accompanying a sedentary lifestyle

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Informational

21
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Name this type of Support:

Exercising with someone

Accompanying someone during an exercise session

Finding physically active options for social gatherings

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Companionship

22
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The ability to identify with another person’s feelings, attitudes, or thoughts.

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Empathy

23
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Providing accurate, current, and informative information.

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Informational support

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When someone engages in a behavior with an individual. This type of support is often observed in an exercise setting where people exercise with a friend or partner.

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Companionship support

25
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The way someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially.

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Self-esteem

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

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Body image

27
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A sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts, which disrupts the body’s natural sleep cycle.

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Sleep apnea

28
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What does the term mood refer to?

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How someone feels over the long term

29
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Which of the following is our most restorative tool?

A

Sleep

30
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Chapter 3 Review Pg 80- 81

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Chapter 3 Review Pg 80- 81

31
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Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with which of the following?

A. Low self-esteem

B. Low body mass index

C. Low levels of motivation

D. Low levels of social support

A

Low self-esteem

32
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If a client is using social media to find inspiration, information, or support for their fitness endeavors, it would be an example of which social construct?

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Social influence

33
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The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term?

A

Socioeconomic status

34
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Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?

A

Psychologist or psychiatrist

35
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Which subtopic of psychology deals with how the environment affects exercise behavior?

A. Sport and exercise psychology

B. Health psychology

C. Social psychology

D. Developmental psychology

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Sport and exercise psychology

36
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Long-term exercise adherence is associated with which type of motivation?

A

Intrinsic motivation

37
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Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?

A

Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others

38
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Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents?

A. Parents

B. Peers

C. Exercise groups

D. The community

A

Parents

39
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An important aspect of an established exercise group includes which of the following?

A. The group feels distinct from other people.

B. Once the group is formed, no other participants are allowed in.

C. Groups function only when all members are present.

D. Groups rely only on the leader for support.

A

The group feels distinct from other people.

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