Question 1

What are examples of cognitive processes that help someone develop or maintain a physical activity identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a positive view of physical activity and personal capabilities 
B)  practice mindfulness 
C)  all of these examples are accurate in relation to the question 
D)  engage in productive self-talk 
A)  develop a positive view of physical activity and personal capabilities 
B)  practice mindfulness 
C)  all of these examples are accurate in relation to the question 
D)  engage in productive self-talk C

Question 2

Even 10-minute bouts of exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

___________ is one of the largest known correlates of physical activity behaviour commensurate with intention.

Accepted Answer

A)  Low trait anxiety 
B)  Current fitness levels 
C)  Schema 
D)  Identity 
A)  Low trait anxiety 
B)  Current fitness levels 
C)  Schema 
D)  Identity D

Question 4

Mental health benefits are most profound when people engage in 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and two days of strength training per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Developing an exercise identity could be incredibly harmful for many people, especially if they develop an injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Approximately 40% of adults in the United States are meeting Healthy People 2020 physical activity guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most exercise interventions have utilized all of the following models, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-determination theory 
B)  identity or schema-related theories 
C)  social cognitive theories 
D)  transtheoretical model 
A)  self-determination theory 
B)  identity or schema-related theories 
C)  social cognitive theories 
D)  transtheoretical model

Question 8

When prescribing exercise as a strategy to help decrease feelings of anxiety, people should be encouraged to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  be physically active in any what that brings happiness 
B)  exercise on days when they are experiencing anxiety 
C)  exercise for any amount of time (even 10 minutes) 
D)  increase the frequency of exercise 
A)  be physically active in any what that brings happiness 
B)  exercise on days when they are experiencing anxiety 
C)  exercise for any amount of time (even 10 minutes) 
D)  increase the frequency of exercise

Question 9

According to the Physical Activity Self-Definition model, which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  contexts may require changes in self-definitions 
B)  commitment and perceived ability to be active are impacted by trying and enjoying being physically active 
C)  the model was only tested in a few modes of exercise, specifically running and cycling so, therefore, may not be generalizable to people who are active through other forms of movement 
D)  forming a physical activity identity must focus on increasing commitment to physical activity 
A)  contexts may require changes in self-definitions 
B)  commitment and perceived ability to be active are impacted by trying and enjoying being physically active 
C)  the model was only tested in a few modes of exercise, specifically running and cycling so, therefore, may not be generalizable to people who are active through other forms of movement 
D)  forming a physical activity identity must focus on increasing commitment to physical activity

Question 10

______ is a future-oriented component of the self, representing what we want to do or who we want to become.

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity 
B)  Self-schema 
C)  Possible self 
D)  Future self 
A)  Identity 
B)  Self-schema 
C)  Possible self 
D)  Future self

Question 11

Which of the following is not true about the relationship between physical activity and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  adherence factors are not important in understanding the physical activity-depression relationship 
B)  as someone engages in physical activity, they may experience a reduction in depressive symptoms 
C)  individuals with depression are less likely to engage in regular physical activity 
D)  physical activity can help prevent the onset of depression 
A)  adherence factors are not important in understanding the physical activity-depression relationship 
B)  as someone engages in physical activity, they may experience a reduction in depressive symptoms 
C)  individuals with depression are less likely to engage in regular physical activity 
D)  physical activity can help prevent the onset of depression

Question 12

With regards to exercise, mindful movers were more likely to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to adhere to physical activity programs or goals 
B)  these answers are accurate 
C)  more motivated to be physically active 
D)  more likely to initiate physical activity 
A)  more likely to adhere to physical activity programs or goals 
B)  these answers are accurate 
C)  more motivated to be physically active 
D)  more likely to initiate physical activity

Question 13

The cognitive variable with the most support as a determinant for an active lifestyle is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy 
B)  self-control 
C)  self-determination 
D)  motivation 
A)  self-efficacy 
B)  self-control 
C)  self-determination 
D)  motivation

Question 14

What are examples of social processes that might help someone develop a physical activity identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  identify barriers to exercise 
B)  get help from others on brainstorming strategies to cope with or overcome barriers to exercise 
C)  all of these examples are accurate in relation to the question 
D)  receive positive feedback from others when you are active 
A)  identify barriers to exercise 
B)  get help from others on brainstorming strategies to cope with or overcome barriers to exercise 
C)  all of these examples are accurate in relation to the question 
D)  receive positive feedback from others when you are active

Question 15

Various types of activity can improve elements associated with quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

______________ is the ability to understand, remember, and perceive of objects, thoughts and ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive awareness 
B)  Memory 
C)  Cognitive decline 
D)  Cognitive functioning 
A)  Cognitive awareness 
B)  Memory 
C)  Cognitive decline 
D)  Cognitive functioning

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  when trying to decrease depression, we know the optimal dose-response for exercise prescription 
B)  exercise training can reduce signs or symptoms of depression to a degree comparable to antidepressant drugs 
C)  exercise groups decreased depression scores compared to control groups 
D)  exercise is associated with a moderate reduction in risk of developing depression 
A)  when trying to decrease depression, we know the optimal dose-response for exercise prescription 
B)  exercise training can reduce signs or symptoms of depression to a degree comparable to antidepressant drugs 
C)  exercise groups decreased depression scores compared to control groups 
D)  exercise is associated with a moderate reduction in risk of developing depression

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the three key self-beliefs that Whaley and Schroyer (2010) recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  possible selves that relate to an exercise identity 
B)  effective self-talk 
C)  development of exercise commitment 
D)  self-schema for exercise 
A)  possible selves that relate to an exercise identity 
B)  effective self-talk 
C)  development of exercise commitment 
D)  self-schema for exercise

Question 19

Both social and cognitive processes can help people create a physical activity identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People who develop a physical activity identity are more likely to be physically active and commit to exercising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Exercise and Physical Activity Participation: An Identity-Centered Approach

What are examples of cognitive processes that help someone develop or maintain a physical activity identity?

Even 10-minute bouts of exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety.

___________ is one of the largest known correlates of physical activity behaviour commensurate with intention.

Mental health benefits are most profound when people engage in 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and two days of strength training per week.

Developing an exercise identity could be incredibly harmful for many people, especially if they develop an injury.

Approximately 40% of adults in the United States are meeting Healthy People 2020 physical activity guidelines.

Most exercise interventions have utilized all of the following models, except:

When prescribing exercise as a strategy to help decrease feelings of anxiety, people should be encouraged to do all of the following except:

According to the Physical Activity Self-Definition model, which of the following statements is not true?

______ is a future-oriented component of the self, representing what we want to do or who we want to become.

Which of the following is not true about the relationship between physical activity and depression?

With regards to exercise, mindful movers were more likely to do which of the following?

The cognitive variable with the most support as a determinant for an active lifestyle is _____.

What are examples of social processes that might help someone develop a physical activity identity?

Various types of activity can improve elements associated with quality of life.

______________ is the ability to understand, remember, and perceive of objects, thoughts and ideas.

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which of the following is not one of the three key self-beliefs that Whaley and Schroyer (2010) recommend?

Both social and cognitive processes can help people create a physical activity identity.

People who develop a physical activity identity are more likely to be physically active and commit to exercising.

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