Question 1

Group cohesion in exercise classes

Accepted Answer

A)  Is influenced by social facilitation 
B)  Is a function of both individual attractions to the instructor and group integration 
C)  Is positively correlated with exercise adherence 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Is influenced by social facilitation 
B)  Is a function of both individual attractions to the instructor and group integration 
C)  Is positively correlated with exercise adherence 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Correlates are factors that are known to cause changes in physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following factors are related to adults' transportation-related physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aesthetics 
B)  Transportation environment 
C)  Neighborhood design 
D)  Safety 
A)  Aesthetics 
B)  Transportation environment 
C)  Neighborhood design 
D)  Safety

Question 4

In the United States, civil rights legislation has been used to

Accepted Answer

A)  address inequities in the distribution of recreation facilities in high versus low socioeconomic status communities 
B)  encourage people to travel by bicycle instead of car 
C)  reduce racial/ethnic disparities in physical activity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  address inequities in the distribution of recreation facilities in high versus low socioeconomic status communities 
B)  encourage people to travel by bicycle instead of car 
C)  reduce racial/ethnic disparities in physical activity 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Identify and describe the impact of two characteristics of exercise groups that can influence members' exercise-related thoughts, feelings, and behavior. How can these characteristics be manipulated to improve outcomes in exercise settings?

Accepted Answer

Two characteristics of exercise groups t

Question 6

For one of the four physical activity domains, develop an intervention in your community that addresses all levels of the social ecological framework shown in Exhibit 4.1. Briefly:
a. Describe the target audience and target physical activity domain of your intervention
b. Describe how the different levels of the framework apply to your target audience
c. Discuss the strengths and limitations of using this social ecological approach for designing your intervention

Accepted Answer

a. The target audience for our intervent

Question 7

Compare and contrast the information that has been gleaned from correlational studies versus quasi-experimental studies of the relationship between aspects of the built environment and physical activity. What conclusions can you draw from this body of research? What are the limitations of this research?

Accepted Answer

Correlational studies and quasi-experime

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a quasi-experimental study?

Accepted Answer

A)  A study that tests whether the number of parks in a neighborhood is correlated with children's physical activity levels. 
B)  A meta-analysis that combines the results of studies measuring the correlation between children's physical activity levels and the number of parks in their neighborhood. 
C)  A study that compares changes in children's physical activity levels from before, to after a new park is built in their neighborhood. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  A study that tests whether the number of parks in a neighborhood is correlated with children's physical activity levels. 
B)  A meta-analysis that combines the results of studies measuring the correlation between children's physical activity levels and the number of parks in their neighborhood. 
C)  A study that compares changes in children's physical activity levels from before, to after a new park is built in their neighborhood. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 9

Social ecological models of health are predicated on the idea that….

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals bearing responsibility for engaging in healthful behavior 
B)  There are multiple levels of influence on health behavior 
C)  It is important to consider environmental influences on behavior 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Individuals bearing responsibility for engaging in healthful behavior 
B)  There are multiple levels of influence on health behavior 
C)  It is important to consider environmental influences on behavior 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

According to the social ecological model, which of the following factors can influence physical activity participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulations pertaining to transportation and land use 
B)  Individuals' attitudes towards physical activity 
C)  The presence of amenities in parks 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Regulations pertaining to transportation and land use 
B)  Individuals' attitudes towards physical activity 
C)  The presence of amenities in parks 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

What are three broad categories of policies that have been found effective for increasing physical activity?
a. Briefly describe each of these types of policies.
b. Choose one of the three policy types and explain how you would use this type of policy to increase physical activity in your community.

Accepted Answer

The three broad categories of policies t

Question 12

Which of the following is true about social influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is real or imagined pressure to change one's behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs 
B)  It is the perceived comfort, caring, assistance, and information that one receives from others 
C)  It is the number of social relationships one has 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It is real or imagined pressure to change one's behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs 
B)  It is the perceived comfort, caring, assistance, and information that one receives from others 
C)  It is the number of social relationships one has 
D)  All of the above

Group cohesion in exercise classes

Correlates are factors that are known to cause changes in physical activity.

Which of the following factors are related to adults' transportation-related physical activity?

In the United States, civil rights legislation has been used to

Identify and describe the impact of two characteristics of exercise groups that can influence members' exercise-related thoughts, feelings, and behavior. How can these characteristics be manipulated to improve outcomes in exercise settings?

Which of the following is an example of a quasi-experimental study?

Social ecological models of health are predicated on the idea that….

According to the social ecological model, which of the following factors can influence physical activity participation?

What are three broad categories of policies that have been found effective for increasing physical activity? a. Briefly describe each of these types of policies. b. Choose one of the three policy types and explain how you would use this type of policy to increase physical activity in your community.

Which of the following is true about social influence?

Introduction to Exercise Psychology

Physical Activity Epidemiology

Understanding Exercise Behavior I

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 1

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 2

Personality and Exercise

Self-Perceptions and Exercise

Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise

Anxiety and Exercise

Depression and Exercise

Emotional Well-Being and Exercise

Cognitive Function and Exercise

Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise

Filters

Exam 4: Understanding Exercise Behavior II

Group cohesion in exercise classes

Correlates are factors that are known to cause changes in physical activity.

Which of the following factors are related to adults' transportation-related physical activity?

In the United States, civil rights legislation has been used to

Identify and describe the impact of two characteristics of exercise groups that can influence members' exercise-related thoughts, feelings, and behavior. How can these characteristics be manipulated to improve outcomes in exercise settings?

Which of the following is an example of a quasi-experimental study?

Social ecological models of health are predicated on the idea that….

According to the social ecological model, which of the following factors can influence physical activity participation?

Which of the following is true about social influence?

Introduction to Exercise Psychology

Physical Activity Epidemiology

Understanding Exercise Behavior I

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 1

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 2

Personality and Exercise

Self-Perceptions and Exercise

Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise

Anxiety and Exercise

Depression and Exercise

Emotional Well-Being and Exercise

Cognitive Function and Exercise

Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise

Filters