Unit 8 Test Flashcards
Which of the following statements is false
a) mentors can be relatives, co-workers, bosses, teachers or friends
b) mentors advise and support us in our attempts to achieve our dreams and aspirations
c) mentors are more experiences persons whom we look up to
Mentoring is one of the oldest forms of influence
e) none of the above
e) none of the above
Successful mentoring can have profound positive impacts on both individuals involved
a) true
b) false
a) true
The benefits to a mentor could include the following
a) improved leadership and communication skills
b) personal satisfaction
c) lasting friendships
d) all of the above
e) a and b only
d) all of the above
Which of the following is a drawback of mentoring
a) it is time-consuming
b) it can not be in included on a resume
c) success is not guaranteed
d) all of the above
e) a and c only
e) a and c only
Mentors and _____ share many similar characteristics
Leaders
Mentors often adopt a ______ leaderhip style
a) autocratic
b) liberal
c) democratic
d) laissez-faire
c) democratic
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective mentor
a) listen and accept different points of view
b) ability to empathize with another person’s struggles
c) ability to see solutions and opportunities as well as barriers
d) ability to communicate effectively with both groups of people and individuals
d) ability to communicate effectively with both groups of people and individuals
In _______, a student follows a selected adult for a day or two, learning about all aspects of a particular career
Job Shadowing
The underlying principle of mentoring is that
a) mentor neither dictate nor abdicate but rather facilitate a person’s decision-making processes
b) people are capable of changing their behavioural patterns, beliefs, and values
c) mentors make important contributions to a person’s values, moral development and understanding of the world
d) one person invests time, energy and personal know-how in assisting the growth and ability of another person
b) people are capable of changing their behavioural patterns, beliefs, and values
Overcoming a learner’s ______ is particularly challenging for a mentor
a) poor self-image
b) lack of motivation
c) negative feelings
d) resistance to change
d) resistance to change
______ is the ultimate goal of the transtheoretical model of behaviour change
Maintenance
Accoring to the ______, tailoring intervantions to match a person’s readiness or stage of change is essential
a) relapse prevention model
b) social cognitive theory
c) transtheoretical model
d) health belief model
e) noneof the above
c) transtheoretical model
Central to the social support theory is the concept of self-efficacy
a) true
b) false
b) false
Learning from an example provided by another person, such as a mentor, is known as ______
Modeling
Calling to see how someone is faring with a new walking program is an example of
a) instrumental support
b) evaluative support
c) informational support
d) emotional support
d) emotional support
The benefits of taking preventative action is a critical component of the health belief model
a) true
b) false
a) true
Which of the following is not a component of the health belief model
a) severity of potential illness
b) the likelihood that a person will recover from an illness
c) the persons’ belief that her or she will become ill
d) the person’s susceptibility to an illness
e) both b and c
e) both b and c
The _____ approach places the creation of supportive environments on par with the development of personal skills
Ecological
A model does not need to be respected by the observer in order to be effective
a) true
b) false
b) false
Which of the following is not a common motivation for physical activity
a) sensations
b) achievement
c) self-efficacy
d) affiliation
e) none of the above
c) self-efficacy
Comparisons against others is an appropriate tactic for an achievement-motivated learned
a) true
b) false
b) false
It is particularly important that the mentor allow a _____ learner to make their own decisions
self-directed
Challenging a health habit, whether it will be quitting smoking or changing from a sedentary to active lifestyle, requires _____
Behaviour modification
A behaviour that is ______ is ______ likely to be repeated
a) not rewarded; less
b) not rewarded; more
c) punished; less
d) punished; more
e) both a and c
e) both a and c
Effective feedback begins with a ______ statement
positive
Personal relations on current lifestyle habits and how past history has been an influence is a good starting point and reference for future comparison
a) true
b) false
a) true
The point at which the mentoring relationship concludes is known as _____
Parting
The final “slice” of a Feedback Sandwich is “positive, a prediction for success”
a) true
b) false
a) true
The third layer of a Feedback Sandwich suggests
a) follow up with information about the improvement or accomplishment
b) praise the learner with a positive statement
c) provide a constructive suggestion for improvement or correction
d) offer another positive statement with a prediction for success
c) provide a constructive suggestion for improvement or correction
As suggested from the textbook, ______ is a common motivation for mentors to encourage the learner in order to achieve positive, internal, feelings about the activity or workout
sensation
The principle behind behaviour modification is that people will most likely engage in a desired behaviour if they are ______ for doing so
rewarded
There are five behaviour theories that are outlined in the textbook
a) true
b) false
b) false
In the role of a mentor, feedback serves as a prime motivator and educational tool
a) true
b) false
a) true
Instilling punishment as a behaviour change to see performance improvement is a way to motivate the learner to achieve success
a) true
b) false
b) false
