ISSA- Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest 2026)
What is the definition of behavior? - Correct
Answers ✅An action that can be observed,
measured, and modified.
What stage of change is someone in if they
are engaging in a new behavior and have
been doing so for less than six months? -
Correct Answers ✅Action
What stage of change is someone in if they
are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a
change may be necessary? - Correct
Answers ✅Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal
enjoyment and satisfaction? - Correct
Answers ✅Intrinsic motivation
Which psychological need in the Self-
Determination Theory (SDT) is described as
the basic need to feel in control of one's own
, ISSA- Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest 2026)
behavior and goals? - Correct Answers
✅Autonomy
Which of the following is an example of an
open-ended question? - Correct Answers
✅How did you first notice that you were
gaining weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary
steps to achieve it? - Correct Answers
✅Process goal
What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for? -
Correct Answers ✅Achievable
Q: What type of goal is open to interpretation
by the client as opposed to being supported
by measurable data? - Correct Answers ✅A
subjective goal
(Latest 2026)
What is the definition of behavior? - Correct
Answers ✅An action that can be observed,
measured, and modified.
What stage of change is someone in if they
are engaging in a new behavior and have
been doing so for less than six months? -
Correct Answers ✅Action
What stage of change is someone in if they
are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a
change may be necessary? - Correct
Answers ✅Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal
enjoyment and satisfaction? - Correct
Answers ✅Intrinsic motivation
Which psychological need in the Self-
Determination Theory (SDT) is described as
the basic need to feel in control of one's own
, ISSA- Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest 2026)
behavior and goals? - Correct Answers
✅Autonomy
Which of the following is an example of an
open-ended question? - Correct Answers
✅How did you first notice that you were
gaining weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary
steps to achieve it? - Correct Answers
✅Process goal
What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for? -
Correct Answers ✅Achievable
Q: What type of goal is open to interpretation
by the client as opposed to being supported
by measurable data? - Correct Answers ✅A
subjective goal
