Mindbodygreen Health & Wellness
Coaching (Weeks 1-8) Exam QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Health Coaching - CORRECT ANSWER Partnering with clients seeking to enhance well-being
through self-directed, lasting changes aligned with their values.
NBHWC Definition - CORRECT ANSWER Health & wellness coaches display unconditional
positive regard and belief in the client's capacity for change.
Coaching Presence - CORRECT ANSWER Being fully present, grounded, attentive, and
emotionally regulated during sessions.
C.A.P.E. - CORRECT ANSWER Compassion, Acceptance, Partnership, Empowerment.
Compassion - CORRECT ANSWER Putting the client's well-being first without judgment.
Acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER Respecting autonomy and honoring the client as expert of
their life.
Partnership - CORRECT ANSWER Collaborating with the client rather than directing them.
Empowerment - CORRECT ANSWER Supporting clients in recognizing their strengths and
ownership.
Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER Coaches do not diagnose, prescribe, or treat; they
facilitate behavior change and refer when appropriate.
Social Cognitive Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior is influenced by personal,
environmental, and behavioral factors.
, Self-Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER Belief in one's ability to execute behaviors necessary to
produce outcomes.
Bandura's 4 Sources of Self-Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER Physiological states, Verbal
persuasion, Vicarious experiences, Mastery experiences.
Physiological States - CORRECT ANSWER How bodily sensations influence confidence and
self-belief.
Verbal Persuasion - CORRECT ANSWER Encouraging language that builds belief in
capability.
Vicarious Experience - CORRECT ANSWER Observing others succeed increases belief in
one's own ability.
Mastery Experience - CORRECT ANSWER Personal success experiences that build lasting
self-efficacy.
Flow State - CORRECT ANSWER Optimal state where challenge and skill are equally high.
Self-Determination Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Theory distinguishing autonomous vs
controlled motivation.
Autonomous Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior driven by personal values and
internal choice.
Controlled Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior driven by pressure or external
demands.
Autonomy Support - CORRECT ANSWER Understanding perspective, acknowledging
feelings, offering choices, providing information.
Coaching (Weeks 1-8) Exam QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Health Coaching - CORRECT ANSWER Partnering with clients seeking to enhance well-being
through self-directed, lasting changes aligned with their values.
NBHWC Definition - CORRECT ANSWER Health & wellness coaches display unconditional
positive regard and belief in the client's capacity for change.
Coaching Presence - CORRECT ANSWER Being fully present, grounded, attentive, and
emotionally regulated during sessions.
C.A.P.E. - CORRECT ANSWER Compassion, Acceptance, Partnership, Empowerment.
Compassion - CORRECT ANSWER Putting the client's well-being first without judgment.
Acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER Respecting autonomy and honoring the client as expert of
their life.
Partnership - CORRECT ANSWER Collaborating with the client rather than directing them.
Empowerment - CORRECT ANSWER Supporting clients in recognizing their strengths and
ownership.
Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER Coaches do not diagnose, prescribe, or treat; they
facilitate behavior change and refer when appropriate.
Social Cognitive Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior is influenced by personal,
environmental, and behavioral factors.
, Self-Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER Belief in one's ability to execute behaviors necessary to
produce outcomes.
Bandura's 4 Sources of Self-Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER Physiological states, Verbal
persuasion, Vicarious experiences, Mastery experiences.
Physiological States - CORRECT ANSWER How bodily sensations influence confidence and
self-belief.
Verbal Persuasion - CORRECT ANSWER Encouraging language that builds belief in
capability.
Vicarious Experience - CORRECT ANSWER Observing others succeed increases belief in
one's own ability.
Mastery Experience - CORRECT ANSWER Personal success experiences that build lasting
self-efficacy.
Flow State - CORRECT ANSWER Optimal state where challenge and skill are equally high.
Self-Determination Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Theory distinguishing autonomous vs
controlled motivation.
Autonomous Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior driven by personal values and
internal choice.
Controlled Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior driven by pressure or external
demands.
Autonomy Support - CORRECT ANSWER Understanding perspective, acknowledging
feelings, offering choices, providing information.
