Chapter 3 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Psychology
An area of science that focuses on people, and in particular how the mind and feelings may influence behaviors
Motivation
Intensity and direction of someone’s effort to participate in an activity or engage in a behavior
Amotivation
Describes when someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others
Intrinsic motivation
When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction
Outcome goals
Goals focused on the end result
Process goals
Refers to the process of goal pursuit
Social support
Intentional ways that people assist others in achieving a specific behavior
Social physique anxiety
A specific form of anxiety that occurs in individuals who perceive that others could be negatively evaluating their physique
Ambivalence
Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation
Instrumental support
The actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen in the context of exercise; an intrumental support can include driving a person to a health club or paying for the gym membership
Emotional support
The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern
Empathy
The ability to identify with another person’s feelings, attitudes or thoughts
Informational support
Providing accurate, current and informative information
Companionship support
When someone engages in a behavior with an individual; this type of support is often observed in an exercise setting where people exercise with a friend or partner
Self-esteem
The way someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially
Body-image
The way someone views their physical self or visualizes their body
Sleep apnea
A sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts, which disrupts the body’s natural sleep cycle
Psychology + its relationship with fitness/wellness
Plays a role in the behavioral change process
Top barrier to exercise (evident in all ages of adults)
Lack of time
What trap do new exercisers fall into?
Setting unrealistic goals
Mood
How someone feels for a longer period of time
Most restorative tool
Sleep
