Question 1

To help college students maintain their physical activity in their first year, the college decides to pair first-year students with upper-year students who are regularly physically active. What intervention function is the college using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  Modelling 
C)  Enablement 
D)  Service provision B

Question 2

What is the ISLAGIATT principle? List two reasons why this principle should not be used to develop physical activity interventions.

Accepted Answer

The ISLAGIATT principle stands for "It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time." It is a principle often used in physical activity interventions to describe the phenomenon where an intervention may seem like a good idea in theory, but does not actually produce the desired results in practice.

Two reasons why the ISLAGIATT principle should not be used to develop physical activity interventions are:

1. Lack of evidence-based approach: Relying on the ISLAGIATT principle means that interventions are being developed based on intuition or assumptions rather than evidence-based research. This can lead to ineffective or even harmful interventions being implemented.

2. Lack of accountability: Using the ISLAGIATT principle can lead to a lack of accountability for the success or failure of an intervention. Without a clear rationale or evidence-based approach, it becomes difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention and make improvements for future interventions.

Overall, the ISLAGIATT principle should not be used to develop physical activity interventions as it can lead to ineffective and potentially harmful interventions that lack a solid evidence-based foundation.

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about the Theoretical Domains Framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was developed from five different behavior change theories 
B)  It can be used to conduct a more detailed behavioral analysis than COM-B 
C)  It includes five different categories or domains that are used to conduct a behavioral analysis 
D)  It is the center layer of the Behavior Change Wheel B

Question 4

When an intervention is designed without a thorough understanding of the influences on physical activity, the intervention has been designed using what principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  ISLAGIATT 
B)  COM-B 
C)  Behaviour Change Wheel 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Describe the difference between a target behavior and a target outcome.

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Question 6

A person states that they feel that they are scared about biking to work and riding on their bike on the roads. Which COM-B factor is a barrier for this person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological capability 
B)  Reflective motivation 
C)  Physical opportunity 
D)  Automatic motivation

Question 7

An interventionist has conducted a behavioral analysis and diagnosis, what is their next step in developing a physical activity intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understand the behavior 
B)  Identify intervention options 
C)  Identify intervention content and implementation options 
D)  Evaluate the impact of the intervention

Question 8

An interventionist has been asked to develop an intervention to help older adults get active to maintain their weight. What is the target behavior for this intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight maintenance 
B)  Physical activity 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Diet

Question 9

List and briefly discuss the four stages of intervention design.

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Question 10

To help students get more active, a teacher decides to reward students who participate in daily physical activity with stickers. What intervention function is the teacher using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercion 
B)  Persuasion 
C)  Environmental Restructuring 
D)  Incentivization

Question 11

You have interviewed an individual about their barriers and facilitators to engaging in exercise at the gym after work. They state, 'I want to exercise after work and I have a gym pass. My friends are really supportive of me getting more active and I have been able to regularly exercise at the gym in the past. My challenge is that I am often tired after work and I do not feel I have enough time to fit a workout in before I need to get home."
a. Draw the COM-B model.
b. Using the COM-B model, conduct a behavioral analysis.
c. What is the behavioral diagnosis for this individual?
d. Name one intervention function and one policy category that could be used to help this person.

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Question 12

List and describe the six feasibility criteria that should be considered when selecting intervention options and content, and implementation options.

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Question 13

List, describe, and provide an example of three policy categories included within the Behaviour Change Wheel.

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Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Behavior Change Wheel?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes 9 policy categories 
B)  It was developed from 19 behavior change frameworks 
C)  It includes three layers 
D)  The COM-B model is at the center of the wheel

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the feasibility criteria that should be considered when designing interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity 
B)  Practicality 
C)  Suitability 
D)  Side effects

Question 16

The town of 'Activeville' is planning a 'Bike-to-Work' Day. To promote the event, they purchase advertising on city buses stating that if individuals bike to work they will be entered in a draw to win $200. What policy category is the town using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incentivization 
B)  Persuasion 
C)  Fiscal measures 
D)  Communication and marketing

Question 17

List and describe two different methods an interventionist could use to learn about barriers and facilitators to a target behaviour?

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Question 18

List, describe, and provide an example of three intervention functions included within the Behavior Change Wheel.

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