CAT Motivational Techniques 4

Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST example of a process goal for an aerobics client?

Accepted Answer

Complete every class without stopping for 4 weeks

Answer

Process goals focus on specific behaviors and actions within the client's control, such as completing every class.

Question 2

When a client attributes their fitness success to their own hard work, this is called an:

Accepted Answer

Internal, stable attribution

Answer

Attributing success to hard work is internal (within oneself) and stable (consistent effort), which promotes continued motivation.

Question 3

Which communication strategy should a trainer use when a client's motivation appears low due to boredom?

Accepted Answer

Introduce variety by adding new movements or formats

Answer

Introducing variety combats boredom and revitalizes motivation by making sessions feel fresh and engaging.

Question 4

Bandura's concept of 'vicarious experience' as a source of self-efficacy means a client's confidence increases when they:

Accepted Answer

Watch a similar peer successfully complete a challenging exercise

Answer

Vicarious experience (modeling) increases self-efficacy when clients observe peers of similar ability succeeding at a task.

Question 5

A client who is in the 'contemplation stage' of the Transtheoretical Model is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Aware of benefits but not yet committed to change

Answer

In the contemplation stage, individuals are aware of the pros and cons of exercise but have not committed to taking action.

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