Why some people find exercise harder than others | Emily Balcetis

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Concepts covered:perception, physical fitness, motivation, exercise difficulty, goal focus

Emily Balcetis explains that perception, influenced by both physical fitness and motivation, affects how individuals view exercise difficulty. Her research shows that focusing on a goal can make exercise seem easier and improve performance, highlighting the subjective nature of perception.

Table of Contents1.The Subjectivity of Vision: How Our Mind Shapes What We See 2.Impact of Fitness and Motivation on Distance Perception 3.Impact of Focused Attention on Exercise Performance 4.The Influence of Perspective on Perception

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The Subjectivity of Vision: How Our Mind Shapes What We See

Concepts covered:vision, perception, subjectivity, mind's eye, Obama study

This chapter explores how vision, our most prioritized sense, is subjective and influenced by individual experiences and beliefs. Through various examples and a study on perceptions of Barack Obama, it demonstrates how our mind's eye shapes what we see, leading to different interpretations of the same visual information.

Question 1

Perception is influenced by individual experiences and beliefs.

Question 2

Why do people see the glass differently?

Question 3

Perception is a _____ experience, influenced by our mind's eye.

Question 4

CASE STUDY: A health coach is working with clients on their diet. They notice that dieters view food portions differently than non-dieters.

All of the following are correct applications of subjective perception except...

Question 5

CASE STUDY: A sports psychologist is studying athletes' perceptions of game elements. They find that performance affects how athletes see the ball.

Select two correct outcomes of performance perception.

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Impact of Fitness and Motivation on Distance Perception

Concepts covered:waist-to-hip ratio, perception of distance, physical fitness, motivation, exercise goals

The chapter explores how physical fitness and motivation affect individuals' perception of distance. It reveals that unfit individuals perceive distances as greater unless they are highly motivated, in which case they see distances as shorter, similar to fit individuals.

Question 6

Motivated individuals see exercise distances as shorter.

Question 7

What happens to perception with strong exercise goals?

Question 8

People with strong exercise goals see the finish line as _____ than others.

Question 9

CASE STUDY: A fitness trainer wants to design a program for clients with different waist-to-hip ratios. He needs to consider how their physical fitness might affect their perception of exercise difficulty.

All of the following are correct applications except:

Question 10

CASE STUDY: A sports coach is planning a training session. He has athletes with varying fitness levels and motivations.

Select two correct strategies for the coach:

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Impact of Focused Attention on Exercise Performance

Concepts covered:exercise strategy, perception, focus, performance improvement, vision science

The chapter explores the impact of a strategy called "Keep your eyes on the prize" on exercise performance and perception. Participants who focused on the finish line experienced 17% less exertion and moved 23% faster, perceiving the finish line as 30% closer compared to those who looked around naturally.

Question 11

Focusing on the goal reduces perceived exertion during exercise.

Question 12

How did goal commitment affect exercise perception?

Question 13

What percentage less exertion did participants feel when keeping their eyes on the prize? _____

Question 14

CASE STUDY: A researcher is conducting a study on exercise perception. They want to test the effectiveness of the 'Keep your eyes on the prize' strategy with a new group of participants.

All of the following are correct applications of the strategy except:

Question 15

CASE STUDY: A physical therapist is working with patients on their rehabilitation exercises. They decide to implement the 'Keep your eyes on the prize' strategy to improve patients' perception of the exercises.

Select three correct applications of the strategy out of the following:

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The Influence of Perspective on Perception

Concepts covered:perception, mind's eye, perspective, reality distortion, mental state

Our perception of the world is influenced by our mental state and perspective, which can sometimes distort reality. By consciously adjusting our viewpoint, we can change how we experience and interpret our surroundings.

Question 16

Our perception always aligns with reality.

Question 17

Why might two people see the same event differently?

Question 18

We can teach ourselves to see the world _____ .

Question 19

CASE STUDY: You are leading a team meeting, and you notice that one team member seems disengaged and uninterested. You are feeling stressed and overwhelmed due to a tight project deadline.

All of the following are correct applications of the concept except:

Question 20

CASE STUDY: You are working on a collaborative project, and you notice that your partner seems annoyed during your interactions. You are feeling anxious about meeting the project deadlines.

Select two correct interpretations of the partner's behavior:

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