NASM - BCS Chapter 5 Quiz (Answered) 2023

NASM - BCS Chapter 5 Quiz (Answered) 2023 Behavior therapy is the application of principles to real life situations derived from learning theory such as classical and operant conditioning. A sport psychologist had a bowler track the correct execution of elements of the bowling swing (e.g., grip, follow through, balance) or problems with the execution of these elements. This is an example of self-monitoring. In many weight loss programs, clients learn to eliminate high fat tempting foods from their homes which reduces the temptation to eat these foods while building stimulus-response connections to better food choices. This is an example of Environmental Stimulus Control. Generalization means maintenance of behavior change across time and circumstances. A fitness professional removes the client's least favorite exercise from their next session when the client adheres to his or her nutrition program. This is an example of negative reinforcement. Researchers were able to increase the percentage of correct executions of different tasks in football, gymnastics, and tennis by focusing on using modeling. This demonstrated the effectiveness of behavioral coaching. Contingency contracting involves the use of explicit agreements specifying expectations, and plans for the behavior to be changed. When you smell one of your favorite foods, you may immediately salivate and have a strong desire to eat it. This is an example of classical conditioning. A wellness professional wanted to increase the amount of walking a client did. The client liked to socialize with friends at a pub. So the wellness professional suggested that to get to the pub and socialize (the likely behavior) the client should walk to pub (unlikely behavior) rather than drive. This is an example of Premacking. Progressive Relaxation consists of tensing and relaxing specific muscles groups throughout the body.