Exercise Psychology and Physical Activity Quiz
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Why is it important to study the psychology of exercise?

  • To understand the evolutionary history of physical activity
  • To identify the primary barriers against exercise participation
  • To learn about the parent disciplines of Exercise Psychology
  • To comprehend the factors influencing physical activity behavior (correct)
  • What are the primary benefits associated with exercise participation?

  • Increase in primary barriers
  • Decrease in morbidity and mortality (correct)
  • Increase in socio-economic status
  • Decrease in physical activity rates
  • Why is the lack of physical activity participation considered an epidemic?

  • Because it is a primary benefit of exercise participation
  • Because it leads to a decrease in education levels
  • Due to an increase in physical activity rates
  • Due to its negative impact on health and well-being (correct)
  • What is the relationship between socio-economic status and physical activity?

    <p>Higher socio-economic status correlates with increased physical activity levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

    <p>Intrinsic motivation is driven by enjoyment and satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 3 primary psychosocial needs in Self-Determination Theory?

    <p>Competence, Autonomy, Relatedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, what are the major constructs that influence behavior?

    <p>Attitudes, Norms, Perceived Behavioral Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of self-efficacy?

    <p>Personal Experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of theories within the social cognitive approach?

    <p>They lack a comprehensive understanding of physical activity behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory emphasizes the A-B-Cs of attitudes (Affective reaction, Behavioral predisposition, Cognitive reaction)?

    <p>Theory of Planned Behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for studying the psychology of exercise?

    <p>To understand why physical activity participation rates are dismal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the lack of physical activity participation considered an epidemic?

    <p>Due to the primary benefits associated with exercise participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mortality and morbidity refer to in relation to physical activity?

    <p>Health outcomes and disease incidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT a part of the 5 “W”s of physical activity epidemiology?

    <p>What</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important distinction between a theory and a model?

    <p>Distinguishing between theory constructs and practical applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

    <p>Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal factors, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 3 primary psychosocial needs in Self-Determination Theory?

    <p>Autonomy, competence, relatedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of theories within the social cognitive approach?

    <p>They may not fully account for the complexity of human behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major constructs in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

    <p>Attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes self-efficacy from self-confidence?

    <p>Self-efficacy relates to beliefs about one's ability to perform specific tasks, while self-confidence is about general beliefs in one's capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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