Motivators & Barriers

What is a barrier in the context of client behaviour change?

• A reason to justify inaction
• A circumstance that prevents a process
• A motivational tool
• A type of reward

What is an excuse according to the presentation?

• A circumstance that prevents a process
• A motivational strategy
• A reason given to justify inaction
• A type of barrier

What is a motivator?

• A reason or stimulus to do something
• A type of barrier
• A justification for failure
• A form of punishment

According to Self-Determination Theory, what is autonomy?

• Feeling connected to others
• Being in control of one's choices
• Receiving external rewards
• Avoiding responsibility

Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions in Self-Determination Theory?

• Autonomy
• Competence
• Relatedness
• Motivation

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

• Intrinsic is external, extrinsic is internal
• Intrinsic is internal to the task, extrinsic is for external reward
• Intrinsic is for punishment, extrinsic is for reward
• There is no difference

Why is it important to find the 'deeper why' for a client?

• To give them more excuses
• To understand their barriers
• To identify their strongest motivator
• To avoid setting goals

What should you do when a client presents an excuse?

• Ignore it
• Accept it without question
• Broach the topic and explore the justification
• Punish the client

What is the key to improving client adherence?

• Avoiding barriers
• Using motivators effectively
• Ignoring excuses
• Setting unrealistic goals

What is the purpose of the group task in the presentation?

• To memorize definitions
• To list and address barriers, excuses, and motivators
• To create a diet plan
• To evaluate physical performance