Unit 8 Test

Question 1

Which of the following statements is false
a) mentors can be relatives, co-workers, bosses, teachers or friends
b) mentors advise and support us in our attempts to achieve our dreams and aspirations
c) mentors are more experiences persons whom we look up to
Mentoring is one of the oldest forms of influence
e) none of the above

Answer 1

e) none of the above

Question 2

Successful mentoring can have profound positive impacts on both individuals involved
a) true
b) false

Answer 2

a) true

Question 3

The benefits to a mentor could include the following
a) improved leadership and communication skills
b) personal satisfaction
c) lasting friendships
d) all of the above
e) a and b only

Answer 3

d) all of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is a drawback of mentoring
a) it is time-consuming
b) it can not be in included on a resume
c) success is not guaranteed
d) all of the above
e) a and c only

Answer 4

e) a and c only

Question 5

Mentors and _____ share many similar characteristics

Answer 5

Leaders

Question 6

Mentors often adopt a ______ leaderhip style
a) autocratic
b) liberal
c) democratic
d) laissez-faire

Answer 6

c) democratic

Question 7

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective mentor
a) listen and accept different points of view
b) ability to empathize with another person’s struggles
c) ability to see solutions and opportunities as well as barriers
d) ability to communicate effectively with both groups of people and individuals

Answer 7

d) ability to communicate effectively with both groups of people and individuals

Question 8

In _______, a student follows a selected adult for a day or two, learning about all aspects of a particular career

Answer 8

Job Shadowing

Question 9

The underlying principle of mentoring is that
a) mentor neither dictate nor abdicate but rather facilitate a person’s decision-making processes
b) people are capable of changing their behavioural patterns, beliefs, and values
c) mentors make important contributions to a person’s values, moral development and understanding of the world
d) one person invests time, energy and personal know-how in assisting the growth and ability of another person

Answer 9

b) people are capable of changing their behavioural patterns, beliefs, and values

Question 9

Overcoming a learner’s ______ is particularly challenging for a mentor
a) poor self-image
b) lack of motivation
c) negative feelings
d) resistance to change

Answer 9

d) resistance to change

Question 10

______ is the ultimate goal of the transtheoretical model of behaviour change

Answer 10

Maintenance

Question 11

Accoring to the ______, tailoring intervantions to match a person’s readiness or stage of change is essential
a) relapse prevention model
b) social cognitive theory
c) transtheoretical model
d) health belief model
e) noneof the above

Answer 11

c) transtheoretical model

Question 12

Central to the social support theory is the concept of self-efficacy
a) true
b) false

Answer 12

b) false

Question 13

Learning from an example provided by another person, such as a mentor, is known as ______

Answer 13

Modeling

Question 14

Calling to see how someone is faring with a new walking program is an example of
a) instrumental support
b) evaluative support
c) informational support
d) emotional support

Answer 14

d) emotional support

Question 15

The benefits of taking preventative action is a critical component of the health belief model
a) true
b) false

Answer 15

a) true

Question 16

Which of the following is not a component of the health belief model
a) severity of potential illness
b) the likelihood that a person will recover from an illness
c) the persons’ belief that her or she will become ill
d) the person’s susceptibility to an illness
e) both b and c

Answer 16

e) both b and c

Question 17

The _____ approach places the creation of supportive environments on par with the development of personal skills

Answer 17

Ecological

Question 18

A model does not need to be respected by the observer in order to be effective
a) true
b) false

Answer 18

b) false

Question 19

Which of the following is not a common motivation for physical activity
a) sensations
b) achievement
c) self-efficacy
d) affiliation
e) none of the above

Answer 19

c) self-efficacy

Question 20

Comparisons against others is an appropriate tactic for an achievement-motivated learned
a) true
b) false

Answer 20

b) false

Question 21

It is particularly important that the mentor allow a _____ learner to make their own decisions

Answer 21

self-directed

Question 22

Challenging a health habit, whether it will be quitting smoking or changing from a sedentary to active lifestyle, requires _____

Answer 22

Behaviour modification

Question 23

A behaviour that is ______ is ______ likely to be repeated
a) not rewarded; less
b) not rewarded; more
c) punished; less
d) punished; more
e) both a and c

Answer 23

e) both a and c

Question 24

Effective feedback begins with a ______ statement

Answer 24

positive

Question 25

Personal relations on current lifestyle habits and how past history has been an influence is a good starting point and reference for future comparison a) true b) false

Answer 25

a) true

Question 26

The point at which the mentoring relationship concludes is known as _____

Answer 26

Parting

Question 27

The final "slice" of a Feedback Sandwich is "positive, a prediction for success" a) true b) false

Answer 27

a) true

Question 28

The third layer of a Feedback Sandwich suggests a) follow up with information about the improvement or accomplishment b) praise the learner with a positive statement c) provide a constructive suggestion for improvement or correction d) offer another positive statement with a prediction for success

Answer 28

c) provide a constructive suggestion for improvement or correction

Question 29

As suggested from the textbook, ______ is a common motivation for mentors to encourage the learner in order to achieve positive, internal, feelings about the activity or workout

Answer 29

sensation

Question 30

The principle behind behaviour modification is that people will most likely engage in a desired behaviour if they are ______ for doing so

Answer 30

rewarded

Question 31

There are five behaviour theories that are outlined in the textbook a) true b) false

Answer 31

b) false

Question 32

In the role of a mentor, feedback serves as a prime motivator and educational tool a) true b) false

Answer 32

a) true

Question 33

Instilling punishment as a behaviour change to see performance improvement is a way to motivate the learner to achieve success a) true b) false

Answer 33

b) false