Explain the main benefit of using subjective assessments
It is the only way to gather information about the clients perceptions of the behavior (barriers, motivators, intentions, attitude etc.)
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According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, this is the strongest predictor of exercise intention
What is attitude?
100
This is a strategy in which personal trainers can address clients’ ambivalence toward change.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
100
In the maintenance stage it is most important to help the client avoid:
What is boredom?
200
What do we call something that stands in the way of achieving our desired goal or behavior?
What is a barrier?
200
If a client marks one or more "yes"s on the PAR-Q, you need to get this form from their doctor stating that it's safe for them to exercise.
What is the PARmed-X?
200
What is the strongest source of self-efficacy?
What are mastery experiences?
200
What we are trying to accomplish by using the CHOOSE part of the Explore, Guide, Choose Model of motivational interviewing?
What is to get the client to identify a goal.
200
This is the term for gradually increasing a client’s physical activity levels and feelings of confidence
What is shaping (related to mastery experiences)?
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What is the reason for the gap between intention and behavior?
Level of intention changes over time.
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During what part of the stage of change is it most appropriate to use a Decisional Balance Worksheet?
What is during the early stages of change
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According to the Transtheoretical model change occurs:
Over time and progresses through many stages
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What strategy can we use to let our client know that we have heard what they said?
What is reflective listening?
300
What is the goal of the maintenance stage of change?
Make the behavior change a life-long habit
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Anything that increases the probability that a behavior will be repeated is known as:
Reinforcement
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What are two ways exercise behavior could be measured OBJECTIVELY?
By pedometer, accelerometer, attendance at a gym, VO2max etc.
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Which theory can help us understand a client's motives?
What is the self-determination theory?
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What is the purpose of GUIDE during a Motivational interview (When using Explore, Guide, Choose)?
To help them build motivation.
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Which of the following is a behavioral process of change? A) Becoming Informed, B) Counterconditioning, C) Dramatic Relief, D) Social Liberation
What is B) Counterconditioning
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Which type of outcome refers to a client’s expectation of pleasure or enjoyment?
What is affective outcomes
500
What is the benefit of using a questionnaire instead of an interview (Hint: especially with clients who want our approval)?
Reduces social desirability bias
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Which strategy is most appropriate for a client in the Pre-contemplation stage of change? A) Consciousness raising, B) Self-reevaluation, C) Helping relationships, D) Counterconditioning
A) Consciousness raising (see page 108)
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This is the primary assumption of Motivational Interviewing and Self-Determination Theory
People naturally want good health
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Considering the example your inactivity sets for your children, family, and friends is an example of which of the 10 processes of change?