Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 4

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1.
According to cognitive evaluation theory, if rewards leave the participant feeling that they have not achieved success, the following is likely to happen:

a. A decrease in extrinsic motivation b. An increase in amotivationc. An increase intrinsic motivationd. A decrease in intrinsic motivation

2.
According to self-determination theory, as a practitioner you will be able to assist a person’s motivation toward physical activity by emphasising which of the following:

a. Competence, fun and enjoymentb. Competence, autonomy and relatednessc. Confidence, self-efficacy and successd. Confidence, control and socialisation

3.
To promote intrinsic motivation we should avoid which of the following:

a. Promoting individual masteryb. Providing choicesc. Peer comparisons of performanced. Teaching the value of physical activity for health

4.
Self-determination theory builds on:

a. Cognitive evaluation theoryb. Behavioural epidemiological theoryc. Behavioural evaluation theoryd. The Theory of planned behaviour

5.
Which of the following behaviours is a form of integrated regulation?

a. Participating not for enjoyment but because it leads to other rewardsb. Participating because you have been told to by a doctorc. Difficulty starting exercise unless an external prompt is usedd. Participating because exercise is important to your personal goals

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