ACSM Behavioral Strategies 4

Question 1

Which principle suggests that exercise behavior is influenced by interactions between the person, their behavior, and the environment?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal determinism

Answer

Reciprocal determinism, from Social Cognitive Theory, states that personal factors, behavior, and environment continuously influence each other.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement to increase exercise behavior?

Accepted Answer

Removing a chore obligation when exercise is completed

Answer

Negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the desired behavior occurs.

Question 3

A client avoids the gym because they feel self-conscious about their appearance. This is MOST closely related to:

Accepted Answer

Social physique anxiety

Answer

Social physique anxiety is the concern about others evaluating one's body, which can be a significant barrier to gym attendance.

Question 4

Motivational interviewing is grounded in which foundational principle?

Accepted Answer

Ambivalence about change is normal and can be resolved collaboratively

Answer

MI recognizes that ambivalence is a normal part of change and uses collaborative conversation to help clients resolve it toward positive behavior.

Question 5

Which technique involves a client writing down a formal agreement specifying exercise goals, rewards, and consequences?

Accepted Answer

Contingency contract

Answer

A contingency contract is a written agreement between the client and professional outlining behavioral goals and associated rewards or consequences.

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