Which of the following statements is true?
Females use more appearance imagery than males.
The psycho-neuromuscular theory of imagery argues that imagery facilitates the
learning of motor skills
by innervating muscles in the same way that physically practicing the movement does.
Bio-informational theory of imagery argues that imagery facilitates the learning of
motor skills
by assuming an image is a functionally organized set of propositions stored in the brain
with the focus on stimulus and response propositions.
"I concentrate on my form when doing imagery. I like to see myself going through
a perfect routine with all the right body posture...Doing the skills and movements
correctly gives me a sense that I am actually accomplishing something during my
exercise." This quote represents what function of exercise imagery?
Exercise Technique
The symbolic theory of imagery argues that imagery facilitates the learning of
motor skills
by focusing on acquiring and understanding movement patterns.
A person saying that imagery has helped him maintain his exercise regimen is an
example of
an anecdotal report.
Imagery facilitates behavior change in health and fitness
by using all appropriate senses.
Quotes by exercisers such as "when I imagine exercising it gets me energized,"
and "I imagine becoming healthier by exercise" demonstrate what use of
imagery?
Improving Motivation
A researcher closely observers, monitors, and records an individual's use of
imagery and its affect on behavior over time. This is an example of what type of
evidence of imagery effectiveness?
Case Study
Imagery can help build confidence
because it can create feelings of competence by seeing yourself perform skills and
behaviors effectively.