20 Questions
Why is it important to study the psychology of exercise?
To comprehend the factors influencing physical activity behavior
What are the primary benefits associated with exercise participation?
Decrease in morbidity and mortality
Why is the lack of physical activity participation considered an epidemic?
Due to its negative impact on health and well-being
What is the relationship between socio-economic status and physical activity?
Higher socio-economic status correlates with increased physical activity levels
What is the primary distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Intrinsic motivation is driven by enjoyment and satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.
What are the 3 primary psychosocial needs in Self-Determination Theory?
Competence, Autonomy, Relatedness
According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, what are the major constructs that influence behavior?
Attitudes, Norms, Perceived Behavioral Control
What is the primary source of self-efficacy?
Personal Experience
What is the main limitation of theories within the social cognitive approach?
They lack a comprehensive understanding of physical activity behavior.
Which theory emphasizes the A-B-Cs of attitudes (Affective reaction, Behavioral predisposition, Cognitive reaction)?
Theory of Planned Behavior
What is a key reason for studying the psychology of exercise?
To understand why physical activity participation rates are dismal
Why is the lack of physical activity participation considered an epidemic?
Due to the primary benefits associated with exercise participation
What do mortality and morbidity refer to in relation to physical activity?
Health outcomes and disease incidence
Which aspect is NOT a part of the 5 “W”s of physical activity epidemiology?
What
What is an important distinction between a theory and a model?
Distinguishing between theory constructs and practical applications
What is the primary difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal factors, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors.
What are the 3 primary psychosocial needs in Self-Determination Theory?
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
What is the main limitation of theories within the social cognitive approach?
They may not fully account for the complexity of human behavior.
What are the major constructs in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
Attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control
What distinguishes self-efficacy from self-confidence?
Self-efficacy relates to beliefs about one's ability to perform specific tasks, while self-confidence is about general beliefs in one's capabilities.
Test your knowledge on definitions of physical activity, aspects of fitness, parent disciplines of Exercise Psychology, importance of studying exercise psychology, benefits and barriers of exercise participation, reasons for low participation rates, and the evolutionary history of physical activity.
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