A Study on the Influence of Social Comparisons on Exercise

question 8

Multiple Choice

A study on the influence of social comparisons on exercise behavior suggests:

• A) Exercising in proximity to more fit peers encourages greater effort
• B) Exercising in proximity to less fit peers encourages complacency, resulting in discouragement
• C) Exercising in proximity to more fit peers results in discouragement
• D) Exercising in proximity to peers of visibly lesser or greater fitness has no effect on fitness behavior

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Flow Experience

Total absorption in work; when flow occurs, things seem to go just right

Perfectionism

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