Ch 3 - Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior 1

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model

Answer 1

is a visual representation of a phenomenon or behaviour

Question 2

theory

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can be graphically represented (modeled) to aid in conceptualization

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motivation

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the degree of determination, drive, or desire with which an individual approaches (or avoids) a behaviour.

it is the direction and intensity of one’s effort

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intrinsic motivation

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motivation that emanates within

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extrensic motivation

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motivation driven by a force outside the individual

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expectancy-value

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theorists proposed that motivation (and thus behaviour) was predicated on the individual’s expected

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social cognitive approach

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view exercise behavior as being influenced by both human cognition (expectations, intention..) and external stimuli (social pressures/experiences)

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self-efficacy

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the extent to which the individual feels she will be successful in performing the desired behaviour, given the abilities she possessses and the unique situation in which she finds herself

situation-specific form of self-confidence

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vicarious experiences

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modeling

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imagery

Answer 10

a behavior performed in the mind using some or all of bodys senses

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social persuasion

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verbal and nonverbal tactics used by others in an attempt to increase a person’s self-efficacy

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physiological state

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physical (racing heart, pain, fatigue)

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affective

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emotion (pos and neg)

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coping efficacy

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self-efficacy for overcoming barriers or challenges to exercise

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scheduling efficacy

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confidence in ones abilities to schedule and manage exercise behavior

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theory of reasoned action and theory of planned behavior

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based on social cognitive approach

predict voting behavior

based on intention

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self efficacy theory

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predicts acute and chronic behavior

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subjective norm

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focuses on the degree to which a person feels social pressure to perform the behaviour

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thoery of planned behavior

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behavioral, normative beliefs –> attitudes, subjective norm —> intention –> behavior

both intervention and pbc are hypothesized to be equally influential predictors of behavior

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perceived behavioral control

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refers to the degree of personal control the individual perceives he or she has over the behavior in question

is proposed to influence behavior independently as well as through its effect on intention

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self-determination theory

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was designed to better explain affective, cognitive, and hehavioral responses within an achievement domain (eg academics) and has become popular among exercise psychology researchers

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amotivation

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defined as the relative absence of motivation or lack of intention to engage in a behavior

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integrated regulation

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the process of engaging in a behavior in order to confirm ones sense of self

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identified regulation

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occurs when behavior is motivated by personal goals

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introjected regulation

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exist when a behavior is dictated by a self-imposed source of pressure (exercising in order to avoid feelings of guilt)

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external regulation

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process of engaging in a behavior for the purpose of obtaining an external reward or avoiding an externally applied punishment

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global motivation

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refers to the degree of motivation normally experienced by an individual across most behavioral domains

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contextual motivation

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relatively stable pattern of motivation experienced in a particular context

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situational motivation

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refers to motivation experienced in a particular activity (might by motivated to exercise today but not tomorrow)