Chapter 14: The Psychology Of Weight Control And Behavior Change

Question 1

Determining the attitudes and beliefs that a potential client has regarding food is a component of which of the following?

Answer 1

Developing a comprehensive client profile

Question 2

Which of the following describes the role of the Nutrition Coach in terms of the psychology of fitness and wellness?

Answer 2

To be an excellent communicator and provide support

Question 3

Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support?

Answer 3

Emotional

Question 4

Which of the following is the premise of the Health Belief Model?

Answer 4

That a person is motivated to change due to a perceived health issue

Question 5

Eating while watching television is an example of which of type of eating behavior?

Answer 5

Distracted Eating

Question 6

What is one of the most important things to do when working with a client in the action stage?

Answer 6

Provide regular support and accountability.

Question 7

Which of the following phrases defines self-esteem?

Answer 7

The degree to which an individual views themselves with regards to their worthiness and abilities

Question 8

How one sits, stands, or places their arms is an example of which type of non-verbal communication?

Answer 8

Posture

Question 9

A long-term client has recently revealed that she doesn’t always feel in control when she’s eating alone at home; what is the proper course of action to take?

Answer 9

Recommend that she reach out to a medical professional as this is out of the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach.

Question 10

How might depression affect healthy eating?

Answer 10

Depression is known to cause both undereating and overeating in different individuals.

Question 11

Having a BMI less than which of the following values indicates an extreme case of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 11

15

Question 12

Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating?

Answer 12

Emotional eating

Question 13

Being motivated to eat due to spending time with others or to make social gatherings comfortable is an example of which eating motive?

Answer 13

Sociability

Question 14

A client is part of a peer-group that has shared the same struggles with eating properly and trying to lose weight but is now in the Action stage; of which of the following is this an example?

Answer 14

Social modeling

Question 15

Which of the following is a symptom of binge eating disorder?

Answer 15

Eating large amounts of food in a short period of time while feeling out of control

Question 16

Which strategy can be used at home to control caloric intake?

Answer 16

Using smaller plates and bowls

Question 17

Which of the following defines empathy?

Answer 17

The ability to identify with another person’s feelings, attitudes, or thoughts

Question 18

A call to action to change eating behavior would occur during which stage of behavior change?

Answer 18

Precontemplatioin

Question 19

A regular client has indicated that a close family member suffered a serious heart attack and that she believes that changing her diet would be beneficial for her own long-term health. Which step is appropriate to take with this client following this statement?

Answer 19

Find out about food preferences and general goals.

Question 20

Which of the following is based on objective, measurable variables such as height, weight, body fat percent, and waist circumference?

Answer 20

Body reality

Question 21

Which of the following is an informational way to provide social support to a client?

Answer 21

Teaching a client how to read food labels

Question 22

Which of the following terms is defined as the ability to control impulses?

Answer 22

Willpower

Question 23

Which of the following is a known factor in the development of disordered eating and poor body image?

Answer 23

Low self-esteem

Question 24

Which of the following is a characteristic of social networks?

Answer 24

They are groups that have a common interest or connection.

Question 25

Which type of motivation is characterized by a client who wants to be competent or successful with a behavior change?

Answer 25

Intrinsic

Question 26

If a client is obsessed with calories, body weight, or any perceived physical imperfections, they could be at risk for which condition?

Answer 26

Disordered eating

Question 27

Which of the following is one of the symptoms a medical professional will look for with bulimia nervosa?

Answer 27

Binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors

Question 28

Which of the following is a known trigger to emotional eating?

Answer 28

Stress

Question 29

Which of the following demonstrates a lack of willpower for healthy eating?

Answer 29

A client attended an unplanned birthday lunch for a co-worker and had a second serving of chocolate cake.

Question 30

Which of the following is studied in the field of psychology?

Answer 30

The mind and behavior