Behavioral Strategies Flashcards

Relapse prevention in exercise adherence refers to:

Answer: Anticipating and planning for lapses to prevent full program dropout

Relapse prevention involves identifying high-risk situations and developing coping strategies to prevent a lapse from becoming a full relapse.

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic motivator for exercise?

Answer: Exercising to win a fitness challenge prize

Extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards, such as prizes, recognition, or social approval.

The SMART goal framework requires goals to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and:

Answer: Time-bound

The 'T' in SMART stands for Time-bound, meaning the goal has a defined deadline or timeframe.

Which decisional balance concept involves weighing the pros and cons of changing a behavior?

Answer: Decisional balance

Decisional balance is the process of evaluating the perceived benefits and costs of behavior change.

A client in the Precontemplation stage is BEST described as someone who:

Answer: Is not considering behavior change in the next 6 months

Precontemplators are unaware of or unconcerned about the need to change within the next 6 months.

Which behavioral strategy involves replacing a sedentary behavior with physical activity (e.g., taking stairs instead of the elevator)?

Answer: Counterconditioning

Counterconditioning substitutes a healthier behavior for an unhealthy one in the same situation.

Social support for exercise adherence is MOST effective when it involves:

Answer: A combination of emotional, informational, and instrumental support

Comprehensive social support includes emotional encouragement, practical help, and useful information to sustain exercise behavior.