ACE ACE Health Coaching & Behavior Change 3

Question 1

Which approach encourages clients to identify and challenge their own negative self-talk related to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring

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Operant conditioning

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Classical conditioning

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Vicarious learning

Question 2

Goal-setting theory suggests that goals are most effective when they are:

Accepted Answer

Specific and challenging, yet attainable

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Vague and open-ended to allow flexibility

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Set exclusively by the trainer without client input

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Based only on long-term outcomes

Question 3

Which concept from Self-Determination Theory refers to the need to feel capable and effective in one's activities?

Accepted Answer

Competence

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Autonomy

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Relatedness

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Internalization

Question 4

Active listening in health coaching is BEST demonstrated by:

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing the client's words and asking clarifying questions

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Immediately offering solutions to the client's problems

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Nodding silently without responding

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Sharing personal experiences to relate to the client

Question 5

A client who exercises to avoid feeling guilty if they skip a workout is exhibiting which type of motivation according to Self-Determination Theory?

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Introjected regulation

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Intrinsic motivation

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Identified regulation

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External regulation

Question 6

Which of the following BEST supports long-term adherence to a physical activity program?

Accepted Answer

Helping clients develop intrinsic motivation and enjoyment of movement

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Designing the most difficult program possible

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Focusing solely on weight loss metrics

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Prescribing the same program for all clients