The Psychology of Exercise (Chapter 3 ; Section 2) Flashcards
An area of science that focuses on people, and in particular, how the mind and feelings may influence behaviors.
Psychology
The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.
Adherence
The intensity and direction of someone’s effort to participate in an activity or engage in a behavior.
Motivation
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation.
Socioeconomic status
Describes when someone is not motivated to engage in an activity or behavior.
Amotivation
When someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others.
Extrinsic motivation
When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.
Intrinsic motivation
What is one of the most important things about psychology and its relationship with fitness and wellness?
The role it plays in the behavioral change process
Generally speaking, what does psychology influence regarding fitness and wellness on any given day?
The decision to be physically active or not
Goals focused on the end result.
Outcome goals
Refers to the process of goal pursuit.
Process goals
The intentional ways that people assist others in achieving a specific behavior.
Social support
A specific form of anxiety that occurs in individuals who perceive that others could be negatively evaluating their physique.
Social physique anxiety
Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation.
Ambivalence
Which of the following is a top barrier to exercise, evident among adults of all ages?
Lack of time
What trap do new exercisers often fall into?
Setting goals that are unrealistic
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.
Instrumental support
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
Instrumental
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
Emotional
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
Informational
Name this type of Support:
Exercising with someone
Accompanying someone during an exercise session
Finding physically active options for social gatherings
Companionship
The ability to identify with another person’s feelings, attitudes, or thoughts.
Empathy
Providing accurate, current, and informative information.
Informational support
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.
Companionship support
The way someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially.
Self-esteem
The way someone views their physical self or visualizes their body.
Body image
A sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts, which disrupts the body’s natural sleep cycle.
Sleep apnea
What does the term mood refer to?
How someone feels over the long term
Which of the following is our most restorative tool?
Sleep
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Chapter 3 Review Pg 80- 81
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
Low self-esteem
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?
Social influence
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term?
Socioeconomic status
Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?
Psychologist or psychiatrist
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
Sport and exercise psychology
Long-term exercise adherence is associated with which type of motivation?
Intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?
Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others
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
Parents
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.
The group feels distinct from other people.
