NASM Behavioral Coaching and Relations 3

Question 1

Which barrier to exercise is BEST addressed by scheduling workouts at a consistent time and using reminders?

Accepted Answer

Lack of time

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Lack of self-efficacy

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Injury

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Genetics

Question 2

A client in the contemplation stage is BEST helped when the trainer:

Accepted Answer

Discusses the pros and cons of changing

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Assigns a 12-week program

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Sets a competition date

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Reviews maintenance strategies

Question 3

Which behavioral coaching technique involves breaking a large goal into smaller, achievable steps?

Accepted Answer

Shaping

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Punishment

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Extinction

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Flooding

Question 4

A trainer notices a client is more motivated when working toward a personal sense of accomplishment rather than external rewards. This describes:

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

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Extrinsic motivation

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Amotivation

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Negative reinforcement

Question 5

Which is the MOST appropriate professional boundary for a personal trainer?

Accepted Answer

Refer a client's depression to a licensed counselor

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Provide psychotherapy sessions

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Prescribe medication for anxiety

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Diagnose an eating disorder

Question 6

What does the 'A' in the OARS framework of motivational interviewing stand for?

Accepted Answer

Affirmations

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Assessment

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Adherence

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Analysis

Question 7

A client says, 'I always fail at diets, so why try.' This statement reflects low:

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

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Flexibility

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VO2 max

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Glycogen storage