Chapter 3 Basics of Behaviour change

Chotu thinks that he might become obese if he follows the same lifestyle which in future might lead to hypertension and diabetes. Therefore, Chotu decides to eat healthy and participate in physical activity regularly.

which behavior theory model is this scenario based on

• Self efficacy model

• Health Belief model

• Stages of change model

• TTM

Out of 6 sources of self efficacy, which one is the most powerful ??

• vicarious experience

• verbal persuasion

• emotional state

• non of the above

At the early stages of behavior change, what is the most important factor that needs to be addressed

• Fitness goals

• Health beliefs

• Motivation

• Program designing

A client might successfully change his/her behavior related to physical fitness/health if the motivation is

• Intrinsic

• Controlled

• External

• Social

Pema Lhaden wants to participate in physical activity because all her friends are doing it and she wants to make her husband happy by looking fit.

What type of motivation does Pema have

• Intrinsic

• Controlled

3 psychological need that help nurture and grow intrinsic motivation are

• Beliefs, ideas, relatedness

• competence

  autonomy and Relatedness

• competence, beliefs and autonomy

• comments, critics and positive feedbacks

Tarun is not aware of any problems that might be caused by staying inactive and doesn't participate in any physical activity .

what stage of change is Tarun in??

• Contemplation

• Pre-contemplation

• Preparation

• Action

Establish new behavior as a habit through motivation and adherence to desired behavior. This goal is for clients in which stage ??

• Contemplation

• maintenance

• Action

• Preparation

Self Efficacy is higher in people who are at

• Precontemplation and contemplation stage

• preparation stage

• Action and Maintenance stage

On a decisional balance worksheet, Your clients has more Cons than Pros regarding participation in physical activity. in this scenario you as a personal trainer will

• lecture client about benefits and give solutions to deal with the Cons

• Emphasize variety of benefits of physical activity. discuss short term and long term benefits

• Argue about the Cons to reduce the number of cons. set goals and design programs

• Proceed with designing the program