Deck 8: Does a healthy body always lead to a healthy mind? Exploring exercise psychology

Question 1

The fact that many people are easily dissuaded from continuing with leisure-time physical activity is known as the:

A) Exercise initiation problem
B) Exercise induction problem
C) Exercise adherence (or maintenance) problem
D) Exercise completion problem

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What is the term for exercise behaviour that is conducted regularly over a long period of time?

A) Acute exercise
B) Chronic exercise
C) Kinetic exercise
D) Autokinetic exercise

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which ancient Greek philosopher extolled the health benefits associated with engaging in regular physical activity?

A) Hippocrates
B) Zeno
C) Pythagoras
D) Anaximander

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is a subjective measure of physical activity?

A) Heart rate monitor
B) Accelerometer
C) Pedometer
D) Questionnaire

Question 5

What is the term for an electronic device that is usually worn at the waist and that is triggered when people walk?

A) An accelerometer
B) An odometer
C) A pedometer
D) A tachometer

Question 6

What is the term for exercise activities (such as jogging) that elevate heart rate and increase the ability of the cardiovascular system to take up and use oxygen?

A) Anaerobic exercise
B) Aerobic exercise
C) Kinematic exercise
D) Biomechanics

Question 7

Which of the following psychology researchers argued that Factor P (a sense of purpose) is missing from many people's exercise regimes?

A) Morgan
B) Dishman
C) McAuley
D) Martin

Question 8

VO2 max is a measure of the body's:

A) Resistance to exercise
B) Susceptibility to fatigue
C) Likelihood of burnout
D) Maximal oxygen uptake

Question 9

What is the name of the neurotransmitter in the brain that is thought to be released by vigorous physical activity?

A) Cortisol
B) Cortisone
C) Difene
D) Norepinephrine (or serotonin)

Question 10

In exercise psychology, the term for conditions in which the exerciser's movement is performed consciously in time with the rhythm of the music is:

A) Asynchronous music
B) Synchronous music
C) Hedonic music
D) Atonal music

Question 11

What does the term "ergogenic" mean?

A) Performance enhancing
B) Cost effective
C) Addictive
D) Placebo

Question 12

According to Hausenblas and Downs (2002), exercise dependence is deemed to be secondary if exercise is undertaken to control:

A) Body shape
B) Mood
C) Physical fitness
D) Muscular endurance

Question 13

A preoccupation with the belief that one is insufficiently muscular is called:

A) Muscle trauma
B) Muscle psychosis
C) Muscle dysmorphia
D) Muscle anhedonia

Question 14

Which of the following pairs of psychology researchers is associated with the theory of reasoned action?

A) Craik and Lockhart
B) Hilgard and Atkinson
C) Ajzen and Fishbein
D) Baddeley and Hitch

Question 15

The theory of planned behaviour is a modification of the theory of reasoned action resulting from the inclusion of which of the following variables?

A) Perceived stress
B) Perceived behavioural control
C) Behavioural flexibility
D) Behavioural rationalization

Question 16

Which of the following constructs is a key component of basic needs theory (which itself is part of self-determination theory)?

A) Autonomy
B) Subjective norm
C) Attitude
D) Schema

Question 17

Which of the following terms denotes a state of change in the Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change?

A) Attention
B) Preparation
C) Competence
D) Acceptance

Question 18

The term "exergaming" refers to playing electronic, motion-control games in an effort to:

A) Increase exercise behaviour
B) Reduce addictive exercise behaviour
C) Promote social interaction
D) Avoid studying

Question 19

In psychological testing, the acronym POMS refers to:

A) Priming of Mood States
B) Primacy of Mood States
C) Profile of Mood States
D) Programming of Mood Status