Deck 8: Common Theories 1: Social Cognitive and Motivational Approaches

Question 1

The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is:

A) Intrinsic motivation is derived from the activity itself, and extrinsic motivation is derived from the outcomes of that activity.
B) Intrinsic motivation is derived from mastering an activity, and extrinsic motivation is derived from the outcomes of that activity
C) Intrinsic motivation is derived from the activity itself, and extrinsic motivation is derived from the pressure to perform, monetary rewards or fame.
D) Intrinsic motivation is derived from mastering an activity, and extrinsic motivation is derived from the pressure to perform, monetary rewards or fame.

Answer 1

Intrinsic motivation is derived from the activity itself, and extrinsic motivation is derived from the pressure to perform, monetary rewards or fame.

Question 2

Which of these facets of Self Determination Theory are most associated with involvement in exercise?

A) Self-determined regulation and autonomy.
B) Autonomy and social relatedness.
C) External regulation and social relatedness.
D) Self-determined regulation and satisfying the need for competence.

Answer 2

Self-determined regulation and satisfying the need for competence.

Question 3

The element of self-determination reflecting motivation for reasons of guilt are best reflecting in:

A) identified regulation
B) introjected regulation
C) intrinsic motivation
D) external regulation

Answer 3

introjected regulation

Question 4

The three-component model of attitude does not include one of these elements. Which one?

A) Emotional
B) Behavioural
C) Cognitive
D) Knowledge

Question 5

The Theory of Planned Behaviour builds on the Theory of Reasoned Action by including;

A) An additional variable of 'perceived behavioural control'.
B) An additional variable of 'perceived autonomy'.
C) Describing attitudes as being linked to outcome expectation.
D) None of the above

Question 6

The Theory of Planned Behaviour has made a significant contribution to our understanding of physical activity behaviour. However, one of the major criticisms is;

A) The lack of experimental support.
B) The complexity of the model.
C) It is notably outdated and needs revision.
D) It does not hold true across different age groups, genders, and types of physical activities.

Question 7

Despite strategies to improve physical activity participation, an intention-behaviour gap often remains. This gap can be closed by;

A) Having intentions toward physical activity which are stable over time.
B) Using self-regulatory strategies.
C) Striving to achieve and being self-disciplined.
D) All of the above.

Question 8

Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory incorporates a model of reciprocal determinism. This means what?

A) How we think, act and feel is determined by personal, behavioural and environmental influences.
B) We are reactive to the environment in which we live and actively protect ourselves.
C) We act intuitively, without considering the consequences or our actions.
D) None of the above.

Question 9

Self-efficacy is an important construct in physical activity behaviour. Which of these statements best describes self-efficacy?

A) A belief that performing an activity will produce the desired outcome.
B) A belief that one possesses the skills and attributes to undertake a specific behaviour.
C) A belief in one's ability to undertake a specific behaviour, which will produce the desired outcome.
D) A belief that one can achieve a desired outcome with the use of an efficacious method.

Question 10

What are the main sources of information used for the development of self-efficacy beliefs?

A) Previous successes, imitation and modelling, persuasion from others, and somatic feedback.
B) Previous successes, performance comparisons, persuasion from others, and somatic feedback.
C) Previous successes, social comparisons, persuasion from others, and fitness.
D) Previous successes or failures, social comparisons, persuasion from others, and somatic feedback.