Question 1

Which statement is unsubstantiated?

Accepted Answer

A) Intense endurance exercise is associated with the release of three types of endogenous opioids into the blood,of which endorphins are one type. 
B) The hypothesis that released blood chemicals,such as endorphins,is responsible for positive changes in mood and affect is based largely upon logic and not cause and effect research. 
C) Endogenously produced endorphins mimic the effects of injected morphine in rats. 
D) The release of endorphins into the blood stream,during intense aerobic exercise,is responsible for the "runners high" and for positive changes in mood and affect. 
A) Intense endurance exercise is associated with the release of three types of endogenous opioids into the blood,of which endorphins are one type. 
B) The hypothesis that released blood chemicals,such as endorphins,is responsible for positive changes in mood and affect is based largely upon logic and not cause and effect research. 
C) Endogenously produced endorphins mimic the effects of injected morphine in rats. 
D) The release of endorphins into the blood stream,during intense aerobic exercise,is responsible for the "runners high" and for positive changes in mood and affect.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false relative to mode of exercise (type)?

Accepted Answer

A) One particular mode of aerobic exercise (e.g.treadmill vs.stationary cycle)does not provide greater psychological benefit than another. 
B) Mode of aerobic exercise does make a difference in terms of perceived exercise intensity. 
C) Exercising on a treadmill results in greater reductions in anxiety than does exercising on a stationary cycle. 
D) The greatest positive affect associated with mode of exercise comes from the mode that the individual perceives as being "preferred" as opposed to "least preferreD." 
A) One particular mode of aerobic exercise (e.g.treadmill vs.stationary cycle)does not provide greater psychological benefit than another. 
B) Mode of aerobic exercise does make a difference in terms of perceived exercise intensity. 
C) Exercising on a treadmill results in greater reductions in anxiety than does exercising on a stationary cycle. 
D) The greatest positive affect associated with mode of exercise comes from the mode that the individual perceives as being "preferred" as opposed to "least preferreD."

Question 3

Research suggests that ___________________ may moderate the effect that aerobic exercise intensity has upon psychological affect.

Accepted Answer

A) Psychological variables. 
B) Physiological variables. 
C) Personality variables. 
D) Cognitive variables. 
A) Psychological variables. 
B) Physiological variables. 
C) Personality variables. 
D) Cognitive variables.

Question 4

Individuals likely to adopt a vigorous lifestyle exhibit all but one of the following characteristics.Which characteristic is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise self-efficacy. 
B) Good attitude about the value and importance of regular exercise. 
C) An initial condition of being overweight or obese. 
D) The perception that they enjoy a high level of self-control. 
A) Exercise self-efficacy. 
B) Good attitude about the value and importance of regular exercise. 
C) An initial condition of being overweight or obese. 
D) The perception that they enjoy a high level of self-control.

Question 5

Research associated with exercise and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise accelerates the development of AIDS among HIV positive individuals. 
B) When asymptomatic gay males are informed of their HIV positive status,they display a significant decrease in anxiety and other distress scores. 
C) Increased anxiety and depression is a risk factor facilitating the development of AIDS among HIV positive individuals. 
D) Chronic exercise is ineffective in retarding the negative progression and effects of the HIV. 
A) Exercise accelerates the development of AIDS among HIV positive individuals. 
B) When asymptomatic gay males are informed of their HIV positive status,they display a significant decrease in anxiety and other distress scores. 
C) Increased anxiety and depression is a risk factor facilitating the development of AIDS among HIV positive individuals. 
D) Chronic exercise is ineffective in retarding the negative progression and effects of the HIV.

Question 6

The _________________ postulates that exercise is associated with brain production of chemical that have a "morphine-like" effect on the exerciser (pain reduction and general euphoria).

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiovascular hypothesis. 
B) Endorphin hypothesis. 
C) Amine hypothesis. 
D) Dual-mode hypothesis. 
A) Cardiovascular hypothesis. 
B) Endorphin hypothesis. 
C) Amine hypothesis. 
D) Dual-mode hypothesis.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a risk factor for heart disease that can be controlled by the individual?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of exercise. 
B) Heredity 
C) Smoking 
D) Elevated cholesterol 
A) Lack of exercise. 
B) Heredity 
C) Smoking 
D) Elevated cholesterol

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false relative to exercise habits of United States citizens?

Accepted Answer

A) 8-20% regularly participate in vigorous physical activity. 
B) 30-59% lead relatively sedentary lives. 
C) 50-75% regularly participate in vigorous physical activity. 
D) 50% of the individuals who start a regular physical activity program drop out within 6-months. 
A) 8-20% regularly participate in vigorous physical activity. 
B) 30-59% lead relatively sedentary lives. 
C) 50-75% regularly participate in vigorous physical activity. 
D) 50% of the individuals who start a regular physical activity program drop out within 6-months.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is false relative to the cognitive behavioral hypothesis regarding the link between exercise and psychological well-being?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise encourages and generates positive thoughts and feelings. 
B) Exercise affords an opportunity for individuals to be distracted from their worries and frustrations. 
C) The exerciser experiences a feeling of accomplishment and self-efficacy. 
D) When individuals master a task that they perceive to be difficult,they experience an increase in self-efficacy. 
A) Exercise encourages and generates positive thoughts and feelings. 
B) Exercise affords an opportunity for individuals to be distracted from their worries and frustrations. 
C) The exerciser experiences a feeling of accomplishment and self-efficacy. 
D) When individuals master a task that they perceive to be difficult,they experience an increase in self-efficacy.

Question 10

The lactate or ventilator threshold occurs at the ______________ between exercising with oxygen (aerobic)and exercising without oxygen (anaerobic).

Accepted Answer

A) Break point. 
B) Transition point. 
C) Upper point. 
D) Maximum point. 
A) Break point. 
B) Transition point. 
C) Upper point. 
D) Maximum point.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is false relative to the dual-mode hypothesis of exercise intensity?

Accepted Answer

A) The dual-mode hypothesizes two different mechanisms through which affective responses are generated. 
B) Interoceptors from muscles and organs are believed to be primary during bouts of exercise below the lactate threshold. 
C) Cognitive appraisal is primary and takes precedence at intensities below the lactate threshold. 
D) The dual-mode hypothesis predicts increased positive affect with exercise below the lactate threshold and just the opposite with exercise above the thresholD. 
A) The dual-mode hypothesizes two different mechanisms through which affective responses are generated. 
B) Interoceptors from muscles and organs are believed to be primary during bouts of exercise below the lactate threshold. 
C) Cognitive appraisal is primary and takes precedence at intensities below the lactate threshold. 
D) The dual-mode hypothesis predicts increased positive affect with exercise below the lactate threshold and just the opposite with exercise above the thresholD.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true relative to the HIV?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals who have the HIV should avoid exercise of all types. 
B) Individuals who have the HIV should implement a strenuous exercise program in order to strengthen the body's defense mechanisms. 
C) There is no relationship between HIV and moderate exercise.It really doesn't matter whether one exercises or not. 
D) Moderate exercise is an effective complimentary therapy for treating psychological manifestations associated with HIV infection. 
A) Individuals who have the HIV should avoid exercise of all types. 
B) Individuals who have the HIV should implement a strenuous exercise program in order to strengthen the body's defense mechanisms. 
C) There is no relationship between HIV and moderate exercise.It really doesn't matter whether one exercises or not. 
D) Moderate exercise is an effective complimentary therapy for treating psychological manifestations associated with HIV infection.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is false regarding the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in children,adolescents,and adults?

Accepted Answer

A) At least three meta-analyses have been reported that establish this relationship. 
B) The relationship shows that physical activity is associated with increased cognitive function. 
C) The strength of the relationship declines if only "cause and effect" relationships are considered. 
D) A strong and significant "cause and effect" relationship has been establisheD. 
A) At least three meta-analyses have been reported that establish this relationship. 
B) The relationship shows that physical activity is associated with increased cognitive function. 
C) The strength of the relationship declines if only "cause and effect" relationships are considered. 
D) A strong and significant "cause and effect" relationship has been establisheD.

Question 14

The theory of planned behavior is robust and broad enough to incorporate aspects of all but one of the following theories of exercise behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-determination theory. 
B) Goal orientation theory. 
C) Theory of planned behavior. 
D) Catastrophe theory. 
A) Self-determination theory. 
B) Goal orientation theory. 
C) Theory of planned behavior. 
D) Catastrophe theory.

Question 15

Body mass index (BMI):

Accepted Answer

A) HeightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Meters)S1U1B0÷ weightS1U1B1(Kg)S1U1B0 
B) WeightS1U1B1(Kg)÷ heightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Meters)S1U1B0 
C) WeightS1U1B1(Kg)S1U1B0 * heightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Meters)S1U1B0 
D) WeightS1U1B1(lbs)S1U1B0÷ heightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Yards)S1U1B0 
A) HeightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Meters)S1U1B0÷ weightS1U1B1(Kg)S1U1B0 
B) WeightS1U1B1(Kg)÷ heightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Meters)S1U1B0 
C) WeightS1U1B1(Kg)S1U1B0 * heightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Meters)S1U1B0 
D) WeightS1U1B1(lbs)S1U1B0÷ heightS1U1P12S1S1P0S1U1B1(Yards)S1U1B0

Question 16

Recent research suggests that exercise self-efficacy has a direct effect upon exercise behavior and an indirect effect upon exercise behavior through intention to exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) Theory of planned behavior. 
B) Theory of reasoned action. 
C) Social cognitive theory. 
D) Transtheoretical model theory. 
A) Theory of planned behavior. 
B) Theory of reasoned action. 
C) Social cognitive theory. 
D) Transtheoretical model theory.

Question 17

A short 30 minute burst of exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic exercise. 
B) Acute exercise. 
C) Aerobic exercise. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Chronic exercise. 
B) Acute exercise. 
C) Aerobic exercise. 
D) None of the above.

Question 18

Recent research suggests that personality variables and past exercise are moderator variables in which exercise behavior theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Transtheoretical model theory. 
B) Social cognitive theory. 
C) Theory of reasoned action. 
D) Theory of planned behavior. 
A) Transtheoretical model theory. 
B) Social cognitive theory. 
C) Theory of reasoned action. 
D) Theory of planned behavior.

Question 19

____________ refers to the images or mental pictures that people have about their own bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) Body image. 
B) Physique image. 
C) Physique management. 
D) Idealized somatic image. 
A) Body image. 
B) Physique image. 
C) Physique management. 
D) Idealized somatic image.

Question 20

Exercise that involves the use of weights.

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic aerobic exercise. 
B) Resistance exercise. 
C) Acute aerobic exercise. 
D) Acute anaerobic exercise. 
A) Chronic aerobic exercise. 
B) Resistance exercise. 
C) Acute aerobic exercise. 
D) Acute anaerobic exercise.

Which statement is unsubstantiated?

Which of the following statements is false relative to mode of exercise (type)?

Research suggests that ___________________ may moderate the effect that aerobic exercise intensity has upon psychological affect.

Individuals likely to adopt a vigorous lifestyle exhibit all but one of the following characteristics.Which characteristic is the exception?

Research associated with exercise and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)indicates that

The _________________ postulates that exercise is associated with brain production of chemical that have a "morphine-like" effect on the exerciser (pain reduction and general euphoria).

Which of the following is not a risk factor for heart disease that can be controlled by the individual?

Which of the following statements is false relative to exercise habits of United States citizens?

Which of the following statements is false relative to the cognitive behavioral hypothesis regarding the link between exercise and psychological well-being?

The lactate or ventilator threshold occurs at the ______________ between exercising with oxygen (aerobic)and exercising without oxygen (anaerobic).

Which of the following statements is false relative to the dual-mode hypothesis of exercise intensity?

Which of the following statements is true relative to the HIV?

Which of the following statements is false regarding the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in children,adolescents,and adults?

The theory of planned behavior is robust and broad enough to incorporate aspects of all but one of the following theories of exercise behavior.

Body mass index (BMI):

Recent research suggests that exercise self-efficacy has a direct effect upon exercise behavior and an indirect effect upon exercise behavior through intention to exercise.

A short 30 minute burst of exercise.

Recent research suggests that personality variables and past exercise are moderator variables in which exercise behavior theory?

____________ refers to the images or mental pictures that people have about their own bodies.

Exercise that involves the use of weights.

Foundations of Sport Psychology

Personality As a Core Characteristic of the Athlete

Self-Confidence and Intrinsic Motivation

Goal Perspective Theory

Youth Sports

Attention and Concentration in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety, Stress, and Mood Relationships

Alternatives to Inverted-U Theory

Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Goal Setting in Sport

Imagery and Hypnosis in Sport

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression and Violence in Sport

Audience and Self-Presentation Effects in Sport

Team Cohesion in Sport

Leadership and Communication in Sport

The Psychology of Athletic Injuries and Career Termination

Drug Abuse in Sport and Exercise

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Exam 17: Exercise Psychology

Which statement is unsubstantiated?

Which of the following statements is false relative to mode of exercise (type)?

Research suggests that ___________________ may moderate the effect that aerobic exercise intensity has upon psychological affect.

Individuals likely to adopt a vigorous lifestyle exhibit all but one of the following characteristics.Which characteristic is the exception?

Research associated with exercise and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)indicates that

The _________________ postulates that exercise is associated with brain production of chemical that have a "morphine-like" effect on the exerciser (pain reduction and general euphoria).

Which of the following is not a risk factor for heart disease that can be controlled by the individual?

Which of the following statements is false relative to exercise habits of United States citizens?

Which of the following statements is false relative to the cognitive behavioral hypothesis regarding the link between exercise and psychological well-being?

The lactate or ventilator threshold occurs at the ______________ between exercising with oxygen (aerobic)and exercising without oxygen (anaerobic).

Which of the following statements is false relative to the dual-mode hypothesis of exercise intensity?

Which of the following statements is true relative to the HIV?

Which of the following statements is false regarding the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in children,adolescents,and adults?

The theory of planned behavior is robust and broad enough to incorporate aspects of all but one of the following theories of exercise behavior.

Body mass index (BMI):

Recent research suggests that exercise self-efficacy has a direct effect upon exercise behavior and an indirect effect upon exercise behavior through intention to exercise.

A short 30 minute burst of exercise.

Recent research suggests that personality variables and past exercise are moderator variables in which exercise behavior theory?

____________ refers to the images or mental pictures that people have about their own bodies.

Exercise that involves the use of weights.

Foundations of Sport Psychology

Personality As a Core Characteristic of the Athlete

Self-Confidence and Intrinsic Motivation

Goal Perspective Theory

Youth Sports

Attention and Concentration in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety, Stress, and Mood Relationships

Alternatives to Inverted-U Theory

Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Goal Setting in Sport

Imagery and Hypnosis in Sport

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression and Violence in Sport

Audience and Self-Presentation Effects in Sport

Team Cohesion in Sport

Leadership and Communication in Sport

The Psychology of Athletic Injuries and Career Termination

Drug Abuse in Sport and Exercise

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