Behavioral Coaching and Relations Flashcards
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Which barrier to exercise is BEST addressed by scheduling workouts at a consistent time and using reminders?
Answer: Lack of time
Time-management strategies like scheduling and reminders directly counter the 'lack of time' barrier.
A client in the contemplation stage is BEST helped when the trainer:
Answer: Discusses the pros and cons of changing
Contemplators benefit from a decisional balance exploring the pros and cons of change.
Which behavioral coaching technique involves breaking a large goal into smaller, achievable steps?
Answer: Shaping
Shaping reinforces successive approximations toward the final desired behavior.
A trainer notices a client is more motivated when working toward a personal sense of accomplishment rather than external rewards. This describes:
Answer: Intrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation comes from internal satisfaction rather than outside rewards.
Which is the MOST appropriate professional boundary for a personal trainer?
Answer: Refer a client's depression to a licensed counselor
Trainers must refer issues outside their scope, such as mental health, to qualified professionals.
What does the 'A' in the OARS framework of motivational interviewing stand for?
Answer: Affirmations
OARS stands for Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing.
A client says, 'I always fail at diets, so why try.' This statement reflects low:
Answer: Self-efficacy
Doubting one's ability to succeed reflects low self-efficacy for the behavior.