ACSM Behavioral Strategies 3

Question 1

Relapse prevention in exercise adherence refers to:

Accepted Answer

Anticipating and planning for lapses to prevent full program dropout

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Exercising to win a fitness challenge prize

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Time-bound

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Decisional balance

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Is not considering behavior change in the next 6 months

Answer

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

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