NAFC Behavior Change and Motivation 3

Question 1

Which concept describes whether an individual believes their health outcomes are controlled by their own actions or by external forces such as luck or other people?

Accepted Answer

Health locus of control

Answer

Health locus of control categorizes individuals as having an internal locus (believing they control their health) or an external locus (attributing health to fate, chance, or powerful others).

Question 2

In the context of behavior change theory, 'decisional balance' refers to the process of weighing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The perceived pros and cons of changing a behavior

Answer

Decisional balance involves systematically comparing the perceived benefits (pros) and costs (cons) of adopting a new behavior, which helps shift the motivational calculus toward change.

Question 3

A client has been thinking about exercising and has now signed up for a gym membership. According to the Transtheoretical Model, this transition represents a move from which stage to which stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation to Preparation

Answer

Signing up for a gym represents the client moving from merely thinking about change (Contemplation) to taking concrete preparatory steps, which defines the Preparation stage.

Question 4

Which goal-setting approach is most likely to sustain exercise motivation by providing both daily direction and long-term vision?

Accepted Answer

Combining process goals with outcome goals

Answer

Combining process goals (e.g., exercising three times per week) with outcome goals (e.g., reducing body fat) provides both daily behavioral direction and a meaningful long-term target, optimizing motivation.

Question 5

According to the Health Belief Model, which construct refers to a person's belief that they are personally at risk for a particular health condition?

Accepted Answer

Perceived susceptibility

Answer

Perceived susceptibility is the individual's subjective belief about their personal risk of developing a health condition, which is a key driver of motivation to take preventive action.

NAFC - National Association for Fitness Certification Practice Test

NAFC - National Association for Fitness Certification Practice Test

NAFC Behavior Change and Motivation 3