Question 1

Past performance is the best predictor of self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Learning from others behaviours is associated with which theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social Cognitive Theory 
B)  Achievement Goal Theory 
C)  Basic Psychological Needs Theory 
D)  Theory of Planned Behaviour 
A)  Social Cognitive Theory 
B)  Achievement Goal Theory 
C)  Basic Psychological Needs Theory 
D)  Theory of Planned Behaviour

Question 3

A fitness leader who wants to facilitate an exercise environment that promotes human growth and development. According to Self-determination Theory, what dimensions of interpersonal style should the fitness leader adopt?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy support, structure, and subjective norms 
B)  involvement, perceived behavioural control, and task mastery orientation 
C)  autonomy support, structure, involvement 
D)  involvement, ego orientation, attitudinal control 
A)  autonomy support, structure, and subjective norms 
B)  involvement, perceived behavioural control, and task mastery orientation 
C)  autonomy support, structure, involvement 
D)  involvement, ego orientation, attitudinal control

Question 4

According to the Transtheoretical Model, movement through the stage is always

Accepted Answer

A)  linear. 
B)  a person can "skip" a stage. 
C)  a person can regress or go backwards or forwards. 
D)  a person always starts at the first stage. 
A)  linear. 
B)  a person can "skip" a stage. 
C)  a person can regress or go backwards or forwards. 
D)  a person always starts at the first stage.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a subcomponent of the SDT framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive evaluation theory 
B)  organismic integration theory 
C)  basic psychological needs theory 
D)  commitment 
A)  cognitive evaluation theory 
B)  organismic integration theory 
C)  basic psychological needs theory 
D)  commitment

Question 6

Pat has mastered imagery techniques in his sport. As his coach, you could help Pat use imagery to enhance which of the following sources of his self-efficacy beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  vicarious experiences 
B)  past performances 
C)  social persuasion 
D)  physiological/affective states 
A)  vicarious experiences 
B)  past performances 
C)  social persuasion 
D)  physiological/affective states

Question 7

Being motivated for external reasons (awards, appearance, to please others, etc.) should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the Transtheoretical Model interventions targeting changes in how a person thinks are most effective for an individual who is not already exercising. Using the processes of change identified in the Transtheoretical Model, identify three strategies that you might try to help a person who isn't currently exercising change the way he/she thinks?

Accepted Answer

Increase awareness, increase k

Question 9

Which one of the following is NOT true? People who have a task goal orientation towards sport will report?

Accepted Answer

A)  a belief that effort results in success 
B)  be motivated through skill development 
C)  believe that ability produces success 
D)  will engage in more sportsman-like strategies 
A)  a belief that effort results in success 
B)  be motivated through skill development 
C)  believe that ability produces success 
D)  will engage in more sportsman-like strategies

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT hypothesized to influence one's sense of subjective norm in relation to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation to comply with the perceived expectations of others 
B)  perceived outcomes of exercise 
C)  perceptions about the expectations of significant others 
D)  none of the above 
A)  motivation to comply with the perceived expectations of others 
B)  perceived outcomes of exercise 
C)  perceptions about the expectations of significant others 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Compare and contrast efficacy expectations, outcome expectations, and outcome expectancies.

Accepted Answer

All are components of the social-cogniti

Question 12

As a first year university student, Jake decides to join an intramural team in hopes of meeting new people. This would be an example of a(n) ________ according to Goal Contents Theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic goal 
B)  extrinsic goal 
C)  fulfillment of the need for relatedness 
D)  none of the above 
A)  intrinsic goal 
B)  extrinsic goal 
C)  fulfillment of the need for relatedness 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is inconsistent with research into Achievement Goal Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  task goal orientation is associated with adaptive behaviours 
B)  high task goal orientation, in combination with high ego goal orientation, is associated with debilitative behaviours 
C)  high task goal orientation, in combination with high ego goal orientation, is associated with adaptive behaviours 
D)  ego goal orientation is associated with adaptive behaviours, but only for elite athletes 
A)  task goal orientation is associated with adaptive behaviours 
B)  high task goal orientation, in combination with high ego goal orientation, is associated with debilitative behaviours 
C)  high task goal orientation, in combination with high ego goal orientation, is associated with adaptive behaviours 
D)  ego goal orientation is associated with adaptive behaviours, but only for elite athletes

Question 14

An individual who has been exercising regularly for less than 6 months can be classified in the Maintenance stage of behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Past performance is the best predictor of self-efficacy.

Learning from others behaviours is associated with which theory of motivation?

A fitness leader who wants to facilitate an exercise environment that promotes human growth and development. According to Self-determination Theory, what dimensions of interpersonal style should the fitness leader adopt?

According to the Transtheoretical Model, movement through the stage is always

Which of the following is NOT a subcomponent of the SDT framework?

Pat has mastered imagery techniques in his sport. As his coach, you could help Pat use imagery to enhance which of the following sources of his self-efficacy beliefs?

Being motivated for external reasons (awards, appearance, to please others, etc.) should be avoided.

Which one of the following is NOT true? People who have a task goal orientation towards sport will report?

Which of the following is NOT hypothesized to influence one's sense of subjective norm in relation to exercise?

Compare and contrast efficacy expectations, outcome expectations, and outcome expectancies.

As a first year university student, Jake decides to join an intramural team in hopes of meeting new people. This would be an example of a(n) ________ according to Goal Contents Theory.

Which of the following is inconsistent with research into Achievement Goal Theory?

An individual who has been exercising regularly for less than 6 months can be classified in the Maintenance stage of behaviour.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Body Image in Sport and Exercise

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Exam 3: Motivation and Behavioural Change

Past performance is the best predictor of self-efficacy.

Learning from others behaviours is associated with which theory of motivation?

A fitness leader who wants to facilitate an exercise environment that promotes human growth and development. According to Self-determination Theory, what dimensions of interpersonal style should the fitness leader adopt?

According to the Transtheoretical Model, movement through the stage is always

Which of the following is NOT a subcomponent of the SDT framework?

Pat has mastered imagery techniques in his sport. As his coach, you could help Pat use imagery to enhance which of the following sources of his self-efficacy beliefs?

Being motivated for external reasons (awards, appearance, to please others, etc.) should be avoided.

Which one of the following is NOT true? People who have a task goal orientation towards sport will report?

Which of the following is NOT hypothesized to influence one's sense of subjective norm in relation to exercise?

Compare and contrast efficacy expectations, outcome expectations, and outcome expectancies.

As a first year university student, Jake decides to join an intramural team in hopes of meeting new people. This would be an example of a(n) ________ according to Goal Contents Theory.

Which of the following is inconsistent with research into Achievement Goal Theory?

An individual who has been exercising regularly for less than 6 months can be classified in the Maintenance stage of behaviour.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Body Image in Sport and Exercise

Physical Activity Interventions

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