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Chapter 2: Principles of Motivation and Adherence
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1Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction and purpose.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2More than _____% of people who start a new program will drop out within the first six months.
- A25
- B50
- C60
- D75
3Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary categories of potential determinants for physical activity?
- APersonal attributes
- BPhysical attributes
- CEnvironmental factors
- DPhysical-activity factors
4General trends reveal that members of which of the following populations are MOST likely to be performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings?
- AOlder adults
- BMen
- CThose with fewer years of education
- DThose in a lower socioeconomic bracket
- AOlder adults
5What is arguably the most important and influential personal attribute variable when predicting adherence to physical activity?
- AActivity history
- BObesity level
- CCardiovascular disease status
- DSocial support network
6 _______________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for dropping out of an exercise program.
- APerceived lack of time
- BLack of access to facilities
- CLack of social support
- DLack of improvement
7Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to adhere to a supervised physical activity program?
- AA highly motivator beginner who elects to begin a vigorous-intensity exercise program
- BAn individual who perceives his health to be poor and had been encouraged by his doctor to exercise
- CAn obese man who is motivated by a fear of adverse health conditions that are common in his family
- DA middle-aged man who has prehypertension but believes he has personal control over his health
8Which of the following terms is defined as the belief in one’s own capabilities to successfully engage in a behavior?
- AIntrinsic motivation
- BSelf-efficacy
- CExtrinsic motivation
- DLocus of control
9When developing SMART goals, which of the following types of goals should be AVOIDED?
- ALong-term goals
- BOutcome goals
- CNegative goals
- DPerformance goals
10What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse?
- AEnhancing the client’s assertiveness
- BDeveloping a system of social support
- CPlanning ahead and being prepared
- DSigning behavioral contracts
11Long term program adherence is dependent on the clients ability to provide his or her own________.
- Aresults
- Bself efficacy
- Cfeedback
- Dgoals
12The dropout rate in vigorous intensity exercise programs is almost the SAME as in moderate intensity activity programs.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13People with chronic disease should not exercise.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14What is the most important factor in starting an exercise programme ?
- AProgram design
- BIndividual
- CSocial support
- DPeer pressure
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- Created on 27 Sep 2015 · updated on 24 Dec 2016
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