NASM Behavioral Coaching and Relations 4

Question 1

Which strategy BEST helps prevent relapse during the maintenance stage?

Accepted Answer

Planning for high-risk situations

Answer

Stopping all goal setting

Answer

Avoiding social support

Answer

Ignoring lapses

Question 2

A trainer asks, 'What would your life look like if you reached your fitness goals?' This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

Open-ended question

Answer

Closed-ended question

Answer

Leading statement

Answer

Affirmation

Question 3

According to self-determination theory, which three psychological needs drive motivation?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy, competence, relatedness

Answer

Strength, speed, power

Answer

Diet, sleep, water

Answer

Money, status, fame

Question 4

A client repeatedly cancels sessions citing fatigue. The trainer's BEST first response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the underlying cause collaboratively

Answer

Terminate the client immediately

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Double the workout intensity

Answer

Lecture about commitment

Question 5

Which reinforcement schedule is MOST effective for establishing a brand-new exercise habit?

Accepted Answer

Continuous reinforcement

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Variable-ratio reinforcement

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No reinforcement

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Punishment only

Question 6

A trainer summarizing a session by saying, 'So today you committed to walking after dinner three nights this week,' is using which OARS skill?

Accepted Answer

Summarizing

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Open-ended questioning

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Affirming

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Confronting

Question 7

What is the PRIMARY purpose of building rapport with a new client?

Accepted Answer

Establish trust and improve adherence

Answer

Increase session prices

Answer

Reduce workout duration

Answer

Avoid program design