Client Relations and Behavior Change Flashcards
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Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model describes a client who has been exercising consistently for more than six months?
Answer: Maintenance
The maintenance stage applies to individuals who have sustained a behavior change for more than six months and are working to prevent relapse.
Which motivational interviewing principle involves acknowledging and validating a client's feelings without judgment?
Answer: Expressing empathy
Expressing empathy through reflective listening shows clients they are understood, which builds trust and reduces defensiveness.
A client reports feeling overwhelmed by their workout program. The BEST trainer response is to:
Answer: Simplify the program and address the client's concerns collaboratively
Adjusting the program to reduce overwhelm and working collaboratively with the client increases adherence and demonstrates client-centered coaching.
Social support for exercise adherence most commonly comes from:
Answer: Family, friends, training partners, and the trainer
Social support from family, friends, workout partners, and the trainer creates accountability and encouragement that significantly improves long-term adherence.
Which of the following best describes 'decisional balance' in the context of behavior change?
Answer: Weighing the perceived pros and cons of changing behavior
Decisional balance involves the client's evaluation of the benefits versus the costs of adopting a new behavior, which influences readiness to change.
Informed consent in personal training primarily serves to:
Answer: Ensure clients understand risks and voluntarily agree to participate
Informed consent documents that the client understands the nature, benefits, and potential risks of exercise before voluntarily agreeing to participate.