Question 1

Motivation may be defined by all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach or avoidance of a behavior 
B)  Persistence 
C)  Effort 
D)  Motivation may be defined by all of the above.

Question 2

The social cognitive theoretical approach views behavior as being influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitions 
B)  Social pressures/experiences 
C)  Genetic predispositions 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Behavioral economics involves the integration of stimulus-response theory with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic research on cognitive psychology 
B)  An understanding of how people allocate time and effort to various options 
C)  Self-efficacy theory and decision-balance theory 
D)  A and B

Question 4

Define all of the stages in the transtheoretical model.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intention is an accurate predictor of exercise behavior when the behavior is to be attempted in the distant future (i.e., in the coming weeks or months) 
B)  Intention is an accurate predictor of exercise behavior when the behavior is to be attempted in the immediate future (i.e., in the next 24 hours) 
C)  Intention is a better predictor of whether an individual will engage in a single bout of exercise as opposed to whether he will adhere to a chronic exercise regimen 
D)  Intention exerts a stronger influence on behavior than does perceived behavioral control.

Exam 3: Understanding Exercise Behavior I

Motivation may be defined by all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

The social cognitive theoretical approach views behavior as being influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Behavioral economics involves the integration of stimulus-response theory with which of the following?

Define all of the stages in the transtheoretical model.

Which statement is false?