Question 1

In terms of explaining why exercise improves mental health,one idea is that as a person engages in exercise and experiences fitness gains or bodily changes, .

Accepted Answer

A) self- efficacy remains the same but self- esteem increases 
B) personality changes and results in enhanced mood 
C) self- efficacy for the exercise increases,and the person experiences a feeling of accomplishment 
D) self- awareness increases 
A) self- efficacy remains the same but self- esteem increases 
B) personality changes and results in enhanced mood 
C) self- efficacy for the exercise increases,and the person experiences a feeling of accomplishment 
D) self- awareness increases

Question 2

In terms of the value of utilizing exercise to prevent mental health problems,which statement would you support?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unlikely that physical activity can prevent mental health problems. 
B) The potential benefit outweighs the risk that it would be unsuccessful. 
C) Mental and physical health improvements do not occur simultaneously. 
D) The potential risk of increased activity outweighs the potential benefit on mental health. 
A) It is unlikely that physical activity can prevent mental health problems. 
B) The potential benefit outweighs the risk that it would be unsuccessful. 
C) Mental and physical health improvements do not occur simultaneously. 
D) The potential risk of increased activity outweighs the potential benefit on mental health.

Question 3

When all empirical research is considered together,approximately what percentage of studies reported significant reductions in state anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) 60% 
B) 70% 
C) 80% 
D) 50% 
A) 60% 
B) 70% 
C) 80% 
D) 50%

Question 4

If you notice that your friend has been showing a lack of interest in normal activities for two weeks or more,it is likely that your friend is .

Accepted Answer

A) anxious about daily hassles 
B) distracted by the stress of school work 
C) experiencing a major depressive episode 
D) simply in a bad mood 
A) anxious about daily hassles 
B) distracted by the stress of school work 
C) experiencing a major depressive episode 
D) simply in a bad mood

Question 5

A meta- analysis (Spence et al.,2005)examined the relationship between exercise and self- esteem.The analysis found that _.

Accepted Answer

A) only global esteem but not the physical self is influenced by exercise 
B) exercise results in small but significant improvements in global self- esteem. 
C) increases in physical fitness had no impact on changes in global esteem 
D) exercise results in a strong increase in self- esteem,especially the body component. 
A) only global esteem but not the physical self is influenced by exercise 
B) exercise results in small but significant improvements in global self- esteem. 
C) increases in physical fitness had no impact on changes in global esteem 
D) exercise results in a strong increase in self- esteem,especially the body component.

Question 6

At this point in time,what can we safely conclude about the value of exercise in preventing or treating mental health problems?

Accepted Answer

This should point out the following poin

Question 7

Which of the following is not considered a negative affect?

Accepted Answer

A) Distressed 
B) Jittery 
C) Nervous 
D) Excited 
A) Distressed 
B) Jittery 
C) Nervous 
D) Excited

Question 8

The majority of empirical research studies support the notion that exercise helps to manage and/or control stress levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is important for future studies of exercise and stress to focus more on .

Accepted Answer

A) participant's mood 
B) the person- environment transaction that is deemed threatening by the person 
C) quantitative scales as psychometric measures and checklists 
D) individual similarities in appraising and coping with stress 
A) participant's mood 
B) the person- environment transaction that is deemed threatening by the person 
C) quantitative scales as psychometric measures and checklists 
D) individual similarities in appraising and coping with stress

Question 10

According to a meta- analytic review,exercise is no more effective in treating negative mood than other distractions and enjoyable activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the most likely explanation for the thermogenic effect of exercise on mental health?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased receptor site occupancy 
B) "Feel good" chemicals 
C) Time- out from stressful thoughts 
D) Total body warming 
A) Increased receptor site occupancy 
B) "Feel good" chemicals 
C) Time- out from stressful thoughts 
D) Total body warming

Question 12

The World Health Organization has projected that depression will be second only to cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and disability by the year 2020.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although the Profile of Mood States (POMS)has been used most often in the exercise and mood literature,the most recent research has used new psychometric instruments that .

Accepted Answer

A) have better established norms 
B) have better established psychometric properties 
C) rely more on retrospective answers 
D) differentiate between positive and negative aspects of mood 
A) have better established norms 
B) have better established psychometric properties 
C) rely more on retrospective answers 
D) differentiate between positive and negative aspects of mood

Question 14

Physical activity should have a greater effect on physical self components compared to other domains like social or global self- esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which exercise and mental health mechanism is best explained by molecular receptor site occupancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Thermogenic 
B) Distraction 
C) Monoamine 
D) Ergonomic 
A) Thermogenic 
B) Distraction 
C) Monoamine 
D) Ergonomic

Question 16

In the psychological literature,self- concept is viewed being composed of multiple domains,with specific self- concepts for specific roles in life such as .

Accepted Answer

A) physical,social psychological,intelligence,adaptability 
B) social,psychological,emotional,vocational 
C) physical,social,emotional,academic 
D) physical,social,emotional,psychological 
A) physical,social psychological,intelligence,adaptability 
B) social,psychological,emotional,vocational 
C) physical,social,emotional,academic 
D) physical,social,emotional,psychological

Question 17

One major criticism of studies that claim to examine the effects of exercise on stress is _.

Accepted Answer

A) generalizability has already been established consistently 
B) mostly qualitative studies have been employed in the existing research 
C) no quasi- experimental designs have been employed 
D) a failure to account for the individual nature of stress 
A) generalizability has already been established consistently 
B) mostly qualitative studies have been employed in the existing research 
C) no quasi- experimental designs have been employed 
D) a failure to account for the individual nature of stress

Question 18

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,the symptoms of a major depressive episode must last a minimum of how many weeks?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 weeks 
B) 2 weeks 
C) 3 weeks 
D) 1 week 
A) 4 weeks 
B) 2 weeks 
C) 3 weeks 
D) 1 week

Question 19

A participant should expect anxiety will return to pre- exercise levels within 6 hours of completing the exercise session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Reductions in state anxiety are achieved only with aerobic exercise intensities of 70% maximum heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In terms of explaining why exercise improves mental health,one idea is that as a person engages in exercise and experiences fitness gains or bodily changes, .

In terms of the value of utilizing exercise to prevent mental health problems,which statement would you support?

When all empirical research is considered together,approximately what percentage of studies reported significant reductions in state anxiety?

If you notice that your friend has been showing a lack of interest in normal activities for two weeks or more,it is likely that your friend is .

A meta- analysis (Spence et al.,2005)examined the relationship between exercise and self- esteem.The analysis found that _.

At this point in time,what can we safely conclude about the value of exercise in preventing or treating mental health problems?

Which of the following is not considered a negative affect?

The majority of empirical research studies support the notion that exercise helps to manage and/or control stress levels.

It is important for future studies of exercise and stress to focus more on .

According to a meta- analytic review,exercise is no more effective in treating negative mood than other distractions and enjoyable activities.

What is the most likely explanation for the thermogenic effect of exercise on mental health?

The World Health Organization has projected that depression will be second only to cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and disability by the year 2020.

Although the Profile of Mood States (POMS)has been used most often in the exercise and mood literature,the most recent research has used new psychometric instruments that .

Physical activity should have a greater effect on physical self components compared to other domains like social or global self- esteem.

Which exercise and mental health mechanism is best explained by molecular receptor site occupancy?

In the psychological literature,self- concept is viewed being composed of multiple domains,with specific self- concepts for specific roles in life such as .

One major criticism of studies that claim to examine the effects of exercise on stress is _.

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,the symptoms of a major depressive episode must last a minimum of how many weeks?

A participant should expect anxiety will return to pre- exercise levels within 6 hours of completing the exercise session.

Reductions in state anxiety are achieved only with aerobic exercise intensities of 70% maximum heart rate.

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Exam 12: Exercise and Mental Health

In terms of explaining why exercise improves mental health,one idea is that as a person engages in exercise and experiences fitness gains or bodily changes, .

In terms of the value of utilizing exercise to prevent mental health problems,which statement would you support?

When all empirical research is considered together,approximately what percentage of studies reported significant reductions in state anxiety?

If you notice that your friend has been showing a lack of interest in normal activities for two weeks or more,it is likely that your friend is .

A meta- analysis (Spence et al.,2005)examined the relationship between exercise and self- esteem.The analysis found that _.

At this point in time,what can we safely conclude about the value of exercise in preventing or treating mental health problems?

Which of the following is not considered a negative affect?

The majority of empirical research studies support the notion that exercise helps to manage and/or control stress levels.

It is important for future studies of exercise and stress to focus more on .

According to a meta- analytic review,exercise is no more effective in treating negative mood than other distractions and enjoyable activities.

What is the most likely explanation for the thermogenic effect of exercise on mental health?

The World Health Organization has projected that depression will be second only to cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and disability by the year 2020.

Although the Profile of Mood States (POMS)has been used most often in the exercise and mood literature,the most recent research has used new psychometric instruments that .

Physical activity should have a greater effect on physical self components compared to other domains like social or global self- esteem.

Which exercise and mental health mechanism is best explained by molecular receptor site occupancy?

In the psychological literature,self- concept is viewed being composed of multiple domains,with specific self- concepts for specific roles in life such as .

One major criticism of studies that claim to examine the effects of exercise on stress is _.

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,the symptoms of a major depressive episode must last a minimum of how many weeks?

A participant should expect anxiety will return to pre- exercise levels within 6 hours of completing the exercise session.

Reductions in state anxiety are achieved only with aerobic exercise intensities of 70% maximum heart rate.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Research Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Stress and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Coaching Psychology

Physical Activity Interventions

Sport Psychology Interventions

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