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What is a theory?
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A theory tries to explain why a behavior or phenomenon occurs.
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Theories are useful because they
a allow us to better understand and predict PA behavior b allow us to design effective interventions based on a scientifically validated blueprint c help to explain the relationships among the variables that influence exercise behavior d all of the above e none of the above |
d
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What is a model?
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A visual representation of a behavior or phenomenon. (no explanation)
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Why are models useful?
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Can spur the development of theory
can clarify the relationship among variables |
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What is motivation?
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The direction and intensity of one's behavior
involves degree of determination, desire, drive a person approaches/avoids a behavior with |
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A drive that emanates from within is
a intrinsic b more powerful than one that does not c extrinsic Give an example of this kind of motivator. |
a intrinsic
sense of challenge |
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A drive that is created by a force outside the individual is
a intrinsic b more powerful than one that does not c extrinsic Give an example of this kind of motivator. |
c extrinsic
cash payment (tangible reinforcers) |
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All theories of motivation employ the ______________-_________________ approach.
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expectancy-value
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What is the premise of the expectancy value approach
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MOTIVATION dictates behavior.( The expectancy-value approach drives motivation
Individual’s expected behavioral outcome Value/importance assigned to the predicted outcome by the individual |
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What self-referent thought does it use?
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self-efficacy
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Define attitude
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A person's positive or negative thoughts concerning the performance of a behavior.
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What is the affective state
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A person's emotional response
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What is a physiological state
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A person's physical sensations
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What is mastery
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accomplishment OR thorough learning of a skill/technique/behavior
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What does perceived behavioral control refer to?
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The degree to which a person perceives that s/he has personal control over the behavior in questionand any related barriers
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Self-determination refers to
a feelings of autonomy b feelings of control c feelings of self-dependance d feelings of separateness e location on motivation continuum |
a c
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what are subjective norms
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arise out of behavioral norms; degree to which a person thinks a behavior is expected of them by a significant other
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