Motivational Techniques Flashcards

Which of the following is the BEST example of a process goal for an aerobics client?

Answer: Complete every class without stopping for 4 weeks

Process goals focus on specific behaviors and actions within the client's control, such as completing every class.

When a client attributes their fitness success to their own hard work, this is called an:

Answer: Internal, stable attribution

Attributing success to hard work is internal (within oneself) and stable (consistent effort), which promotes continued motivation.

Which communication strategy should a trainer use when a client's motivation appears low due to boredom?

Answer: Introduce variety by adding new movements or formats

Introducing variety combats boredom and revitalizes motivation by making sessions feel fresh and engaging.

Bandura's concept of 'vicarious experience' as a source of self-efficacy means a client's confidence increases when they:

Answer: Watch a similar peer successfully complete a challenging exercise

Vicarious experience (modeling) increases self-efficacy when clients observe peers of similar ability succeeding at a task.

A client who is in the 'contemplation stage' of the Transtheoretical Model is BEST described as:

Answer: Aware of benefits but not yet committed to change

In the contemplation stage, individuals are aware of the pros and cons of exercise but have not committed to taking action.

Which of the following best describes 'positive self-talk' as a motivational technique?

Answer: Using encouraging internal statements to maintain effort

Positive self-talk involves using encouraging internal statements like 'I can do this' to sustain effort and confidence.

A trainer who designs class challenges where all participants compete against their own previous record is using which motivational climate?

Answer: Mastery climate

A mastery climate emphasizes self-referenced improvement, where participants compete against their own past performance.