Processes Associated with Behaviour Change Can Be Grouped into Cognitive

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Multiple Choice

Processes associated with behaviour change can be grouped into cognitive and behavioural strategies. Which of these statements best describes the process-by-stage interaction for physical activity?

• A) There is insufficient evidence to support a process-by-stage interaction.
• B) Cognitive processes tended to peak during the action stage and remain elevated in the maintenance stage.
• C) Cognitive processes and behavioural processes rise in a linear fashion until the maintenance stage, when cognitive process decline.
• D) Cognitive processes rise until precontemplation when behavioural processes start to dominate until the maintenance stage.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities when the body is at rest, promoting calming and a return to maintenance functions.

Central Nervous System

This refers to the complex system comprised of the brain and spinal cord, acting as the primary control center for processing and sending out nerve signals throughout the body.

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Plasticity

The brain’s special capacity for change.