NASM Behavioral Coaching and Relations 5

Question 1

A client experiences a single missed week of workouts but returns the following week. This is BEST described as a:

Accepted Answer

Lapse

Answer

A lapse is a temporary slip, whereas a relapse is a full return to the old behavior.

Question 2

Which trainer behavior BEST supports a client's autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Offering choices in exercise selection

Answer

Providing choices fosters autonomy, a key driver of intrinsic motivation.

Question 3

The decisional balance technique asks a client to weigh:

Accepted Answer

The benefits and costs of changing

Answer

Decisional balance evaluates the perceived pros and cons of behavior change.

Question 4

A goal stated as 'I will jog for 20 minutes' lacks which SMART component the MOST?

Accepted Answer

Time-bound deadline

Answer

The goal lacks a deadline or timeframe specifying when or how often it occurs.

Question 5

When a client becomes argumentative about a recommendation, motivational interviewing suggests the trainer should:

Accepted Answer

Roll with the resistance

Answer

Rolling with resistance avoids confrontation and reduces defensiveness.

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