Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching

Question 1

Acting in accordance with how one wants to behave

Answer 1

Autonomy

Question 2

Third Space

Answer 2

A communal space, separate from home or work, where the client experiences their own sense of identity and relationship with others.

Question 3

Behavioral change techniques

Answer 3

Client interventions that are used to change some determinant of behavior

Question 4

Self-Efficacy

Answer 4

An individual’s belief that he or she is capable of performing a task

Question 5

Self-Monitoring

Answer 5

Observing, measuring, and evaluating one’s own behavior, often in the form of a diary or log.

Question 6

Determinants of Behavior

Answer 6

Refers to the psychological, social, or environmental factors that influence behavior.

Question 7

Intention

Answer 7

A construct that captures motivational factors that influence behavior. It indicates how hard people are willing to try and how much effort they are planning to exert.

Question 8

Self-Determination Theory

Answer 8

A broad theoretical framework for the study of human motivation

Question 9

Autonomous Motivation

Answer 9

When motivates for exercise relate to valuing the outcome, when exercise is consistent with the clients identity, or when the client enjoys exercise.

Question 10

Planning

Answer 10

A concrete representation of when and where exercise will occur

Question 11

Attitudes

Answer 11

The degree to which a person has a favorable or unfavorable evaluation of the behavior of interest.

Question 12

Outcome Expectations

Answer 12

The expected positive and negative consequences of a behavior.

Question 13

Stages of Change Model

Answer 13

Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance.

Question 14

Stress

Answer 14

Mental or emotional tension from demanding circumstances

Question 15

Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC)

Answer 15

An evaluation of whether one has the means, resources, and opportunities to perform a behavior

Question 16

Affective Judgement

Answer 16

Referring to expected pleasure or enjoyment

Question 17

Subjective norms

Answer 17

Belief that an important person or group of people will approve and support a behavior.

Question 18

Precontemplation

Answer 18

Not intending to make changes within the next 6 months

Question 19

Contemplation

Answer 19

When a person is thinking about implementing change but has not yet taken any steps to get started; an individual may take action within the next 6 months.

Question 20

Preparation

Answer 20

Making small changes in preparation for a change in the next month

Question 21

Action

Answer 21

The client has made specific modifications in their exercise routine within the past 6 months.

Question 22

Maintenance

Answer 22

The client has been exercising for more than 6 months and is working to prevent relapse.

Question 23

Decisional Balance

Answer 23

Reflect on the client’s weighing of the pros and cons of changing

Question 24

Importance of Effective Communication

Answer 24

1. Prevents misunderstandings
2. Builds healthy relationships
3. Helps you express yourself and let others know what you want

Question 25

Reflective listening

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The process of seeking to understand the meaning of the speaker's works and restating the idea back to the speaker to confirm that they are understood correctly.

Question 26

Active Listening

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Listening style that involves having genuine interest in what the speaker is saying. It requires the listener to fully concentrate to understand the speakers message

Question 27

Closed-ended questions

Answer 27

Yes or no

Question 28

Collecting summaries

Answer 28

Short sentences that continue the client's thoughts and add momentum to the conversation.

Question 29

Linking summaries

Answer 29

Summaries that tie together information the client has presented, perhaps even from previous sessions.

Question 30

Transitional summaries

Answer 30

Summaries that are used to wrap up a session or announce a shift in focus.

Question 31

Affirmations

Answer 31

Positive, motivating statements that replace negative self-talk

Question 32

Motivational interviewing

Answer 32

A client-centered, directive method to enhance intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence

Question 33

Self-Discrepancy

Answer 33

An internal conflict that occurs when an individual compares their actual self with their ideal self.

Question 34

Sustain Talk

Answer 34

Talk that represents and predicts movement away from change

Question 35

Change Talk

Answer 35

Talk that reflects the movement of the person toward behavior change.

Question 36

SMART Goals

Answer 36

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

Question 37

Implementation Intentions

Answer 37

A behavior change technique that links a goal-directed response to situational cues by specifying when, where, and how to act.

Question 38

Coping Plans

Answer 38

A behavior change technique that involves anticipating barriers to goal action and proactively preparing strategies that priooritize intentional behavior over counterproductive habitual responses.

Question 39

Cognitive Strategies

Answer 39

Learning strategies that are taught to promote independent learning and higher-order thinking skills.

Question 40

Self-Talk

Answer 40

A person's internal dialogue

Question 41

Reverse listing

Answer 41

Replacing negative statements with positive statements.

Question 42

Stopping

Answer 42

The act of saying "stop" out loud to undesired statements

Question 43

Cognitive Fusion

Answer 43

When people believe the exact content of their own thoughts.

Question 44

Imagery

Answer 44

The Process created to produce internalized experiences.

Question 45

Appearance Imagery

Answer 45

When a person imagines appearance or health-related outcomes

Question 46

Energy Imagery

Answer 46

When a person creates mental images that increase energy/ or relieve stress.

Question 47

Technique Imagery

Answer 47

When individuals mentally rehearse their technique

Question 48

Psyching Up

Answer 48

The process to get oneself into a state of psychological readiness for performance.

Question 49

Initial Session

Answer 49

20 seconds to make a good first impression. Body language. Initial session building relationship. Discuss health concerns. Clarify fitness goals. Verbalize goals. Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.) Reviewing previous exercise experiences