PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRELATION EXAM TEST WITH ANSWERS

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRELATION EXAM TEST WITH

ANSWERS


i. List and describe the relationship between psychological correlates (discussed in class) and

physical activity for both young people, and adults/older adults.


Young People:


- If the child have an intention to engage in PA then the child likely will have PA.

- Intention to engage in activity are positively correlates usually (primary in Pre-adolescent)

- Tash oriented – kids with high task oriented are likely to have high correlates to PA.

- Ego oriented – are external, less correlates than task oriented, they want to be best among

others. (Most people are combination of both Task and Ego oriented)

Enjoyment – if they enjoy PA more likely they will do it.

Body image and appearance – if they have poor body image they are less to be likely active.

Time spend outside -


In Adults:


- If they believe they can do will do it.

- Age- also play important role in PA

- Male still active than female

- Education – people are more educated are more likely more active.

- Social economic status (SES) – high income higher PA

- White collar job seems more active than blue collar jobs.

, - Obesity – have negative in PA, they are not comfortable to be around other people, and they also

have other health issue.

- The more they enjoy the PA the more they do it.