Social Cognitive Theory
This concept refers to a person’s belief that they can successfully complete an action, like exercising.
What is self-efficacy?
This model is also called the stages of change model.
What is the Transtheoretical Model?
This theory states that a person must believe the benefits of exercise outweigh the barriers.
What is the Health Belief Model?
This acronym stands for effective goal setting — Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Timely, and Self-determined.
What is SMARTS?
Children often start exercising because of this type of motivation.
What is extrinsic motivation?
According to SCT, behavior is influenced by the interaction between the individual, the environment, and this.
What is reciprocal determinism?
In this stage, a person has no intention to be regularly active in the next 6 months.
What is precontemplation?
The Health Belief Model includes “perceived susceptibility,” which means what?
What is believing you are at risk for disease if you don’t exercise?
A plan that details where, when, and with whom someone will exercise is known as what?
What are implementation intentions?
Older adults often fear that exercise will cause this.
What is injury, pain, or discomfort?
These are the anticipated results of a behavior and the value placed on them.
What are outcome expectations and expectancies?
When someone is regularly active but for less than 6 months, they are in this stage.
What is the action stage?
According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, this is the primary determinant of whether someone will actually exercise.
What is intention?
This involves identifying barriers, brainstorming solutions, and evaluating the outcome.
What is problem solving?
Individuals with chronic conditions benefit from improving this type of self-efficacy.
What is task self-efficacy?
Setting goals, monitoring progress, and problem-solving when faced with barriers are part of this SCT component.
What is self-regulation?
These are the 10 techniques people use to move from one stage of change to another.
What are processes of change?
This theory emphasizes both conscious and nonconscious influences on behavior, with “System 1” being quick and emotional.
What are Dual-Processing Theories?
Encouraging people to choose activities they enjoy supports this motivational concept.
What is affect regulation?
For people with obesity, it’s important to keep activities at this intensity to promote positive perceptions.
What is low intensity?
SCT also includes this type of feedback that determines whether a behavior will be repeated.
What is reinforcement?
TTM tailors interventions based on this principle.
What is stage-specific strategy use?
In the Self-Determination Theory, these three needs drive motivation.
What are relatedness, competence, and autonomy?
This counseling approach uses open-ended questions, empathy, and “change talk.”
What is Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
A culturally sensitive approach requires understanding this about the population you’re serving.
What are their beliefs, values, and practices?