Behavioral Change & Lifestyle Flashcards
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According to habit formation research, which element is NOT part of Charles Duhigg's habit loop?
Answer: Reflection
Duhigg's habit loop consists of a cue, routine, and reward; reflection is not a component of this model.
A client reports stress-eating every evening after work. Using the habit loop framework, what would the 'cue' most likely be in this scenario?
Answer: Arriving home after work
The cue is the trigger that initiates the habit loop; arriving home after work is the environmental trigger that precedes the stress-eating routine.
Which sleep-related behavior is MOST directly linked to poor dietary choices and increased caloric intake the following day?
Answer: Sleeping fewer than six hours
Sleep deprivation elevates ghrelin and suppresses leptin, increasing hunger and cravings for calorie-dense foods the next day.
A client successfully maintained a new exercise routine for four weeks but stopped after a vacation. In the Transtheoretical Model, the client has entered which stage?
Answer: Relapse
Relapse occurs when a person returns to the old behavior after having achieved Action or Maintenance, and it is considered a normal part of the change process.
The IIN Circle of Life assessment tool is used to help clients identify imbalance across life areas. How many segments does the standard Circle of Life contain?
Answer: 12
The IIN Circle of Life has 12 segments representing key life areas including career, relationships, physical activity, and spirituality.
Which psychological principle explains why small, visible daily wins help clients sustain long-term behavior change?
Answer: Self-efficacy reinforcement
Small wins build self-efficacy—the belief in one's ability to succeed—which Bandura's research shows is among the strongest predictors of sustained behavior change.
An IIN health coach should avoid which of the following during a client session?
Answer: Giving unsolicited dietary prescriptions
IIN coaches are not clinicians and should not prescribe diets; their role is to empower clients through questioning and exploration, not to give medical advice.