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Priming is the automatic activation of a psychological construct by exposing an individual to a stimulus that is symbolic of the construct being primed.
Priming is the automatic activation of a psychological construct by exposing an individual to a stimulus that is symbolic of the construct being primed.
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Affect refers to how much we like or enjoy a stimuli and can automatically shape our actions.
Affect refers to how much we like or enjoy a stimuli and can automatically shape our actions.
True
Commitment refers to seeking consistency with our promises and publicly acknowledged commitments.
Commitment refers to seeking consistency with our promises and publicly acknowledged commitments.
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Ego refers to acting in ways that make us feel better about ourselves or in a way that we feel makes us look better to important others.
Ego refers to acting in ways that make us feel better about ourselves or in a way that we feel makes us look better to important others.
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The MINDSPACE framework can be used whenever behavior change is being considered.
The MINDSPACE framework can be used whenever behavior change is being considered.
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The Theory of Planned Behavior focuses on three key components: attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control.
The Theory of Planned Behavior focuses on three key components: attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control.
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True or false: The transtheoretical model suggests that there are six stages of behavior change?
True or false: The transtheoretical model suggests that there are six stages of behavior change?
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True or false: In the precontemplation stage, people are unaware that their behavior is problematic?
True or false: In the precontemplation stage, people are unaware that their behavior is problematic?
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True or false: The transtheoretical model ignores the social context in which change occurs?
True or false: The transtheoretical model ignores the social context in which change occurs?
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True or false: Nudge Theory is based on the idea that shaping the environment can influence decision-making?
True or false: Nudge Theory is based on the idea that shaping the environment can influence decision-making?
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True or false: The transtheoretical model includes a stage called termination?
True or false: The transtheoretical model includes a stage called termination?
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True or false: The transtheoretical model provides set criteria to determine a person's stage of change?
True or false: The transtheoretical model provides set criteria to determine a person's stage of change?
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Key factor of Nudge Theory is to limit freedom of choice and control
Key factor of Nudge Theory is to limit freedom of choice and control
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Dual Process Theory states that our brain has two systems that operate differently
Dual Process Theory states that our brain has two systems that operate differently
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Automatic processes are based on associations in memory and are driven by conscious intention
Automatic processes are based on associations in memory and are driven by conscious intention
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Reflective processes are structured by logic, social rules, and deliberation
Reflective processes are structured by logic, social rules, and deliberation
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Automatic processes are resistant to change and difficult to measure
Automatic processes are resistant to change and difficult to measure
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Nudging is not a worthwhile strategy for governments to use to improve physical activity or reduce sedentary behavior
Nudging is not a worthwhile strategy for governments to use to improve physical activity or reduce sedentary behavior
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Exercise referral schemes in the UK have been shown to have high attendance rates.
Exercise referral schemes in the UK have been shown to have high attendance rates.
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The Social Ecological Model is used in Active Canada.
The Social Ecological Model is used in Active Canada.
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The Theory of Planned Behaviour was developed by Ajzen, Kuhl, and Beckman.
The Theory of Planned Behaviour was developed by Ajzen, Kuhl, and Beckman.
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The Public Participation in Medical Screening Programs study was conducted by Hochbaum.
The Public Participation in Medical Screening Programs study was conducted by Hochbaum.
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The Social Cognitive Theory was proposed by Bandura.
The Social Cognitive Theory was proposed by Bandura.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis found that social cognitive theory is effective in promoting physical activity.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that social cognitive theory is effective in promoting physical activity.
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The ENGAGE Trial is a physical activity intervention for breast cancer survivors.
The ENGAGE Trial is a physical activity intervention for breast cancer survivors.
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Cancer survivors should engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity.
Cancer survivors should engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity.
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Less than a third of cancer survivors engage in recommended levels of exercise.
Less than a third of cancer survivors engage in recommended levels of exercise.
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Clinicians recognized the benefits of exercise for their patients with prostate cancer.
Clinicians recognized the benefits of exercise for their patients with prostate cancer.
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The ENGAGE Study compared the efficacy of a clinician referral to a 12-week exercise physiologist-led exercise program with usual care.
The ENGAGE Study compared the efficacy of a clinician referral to a 12-week exercise physiologist-led exercise program with usual care.
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Men who received the exercise recommendation and participated in the exercise program were more likely to meet recommended levels of exercise.
Men who received the exercise recommendation and participated in the exercise program were more likely to meet recommended levels of exercise.
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