NAFC Behavior Change and Motivation

Question 1

Which model of behavior change describes stages including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

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Health Belief Model

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Social Cognitive Theory

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Theory of Planned Behavior

Question 2

A client says, 'I've been thinking about starting to exercise but haven't done anything yet.' Which stage of change best describes this client?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

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Precontemplation

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Preparation

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Action

Question 3

What is the primary goal of motivational interviewing when used by a fitness professional?

Accepted Answer

Resolving ambivalence and strengthening the client's intrinsic motivation to change

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Prescribing a specific exercise program

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Assessing baseline physical fitness levels

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Teaching correct exercise technique

Question 4

According to Self-Determination Theory, which type of motivation is most strongly associated with long-term exercise adherence?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

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External regulation

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Introjected regulation

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Identified regulation

Question 5

Which behavioral strategy involves having a client record daily food intake and exercise sessions to increase awareness and accountability?

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring

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Cognitive restructuring

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Stimulus control

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Contingency contracting

Question 6

A client frequently cancels sessions due to scheduling conflicts. Which approach best addresses this barrier to adherence?

Accepted Answer

Identifying barriers and collaboratively problem-solving solutions

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Increasing exercise intensity to shorten session length

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Setting specific, time-bound long-term goals

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Decreasing overall session frequency

Question 7

The 'T' in the SMART goal-setting framework stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Time-bound

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Realistic

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Rewarding

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Trackable