ACSM Exam 010-111 Topic 1 Question 60 Discussion

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A limitation of psychological theories is

AThey do not reinforce behavior.

BThey leave out important elements (e.g., sociocultural factors).

CThey make too many assumptions.

DThey cannot evaluate programs.

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Tamar

3 months ago

That's a good point, Ilene. It's important to consider all factors when studying behavior.

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Ilene

3 months ago

But don't you think they also leave out important elements like sociocultural factors?

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Melda

3 months ago

Personally, I think option D is a bit of a cop-out. Theories should be able to inform program evaluation, even if that's not their primary purpose.

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Reuben

3 months ago

C: True, theories can't cover every aspect of a complex issue.

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Thad

3 months ago

B: But maybe it's not fair to expect theories to do everything.

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Mattie

3 months ago

A: I agree, theories should be able to evaluate programs.

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Tegan

3 months ago

I agree with Geoffrey, psychological theories do tend to make a lot of assumptions.

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Geoffrey

4 months ago

I think the limitation is that they make too many assumptions.

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Lashawn

4 months ago

Haha, option A is just plain silly. Psychological theories are all about understanding and influencing behavior, not reinforcing it!

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Audry

2 months ago

I think option D is a valid point. It can be challenging for psychological theories to effectively evaluate programs.

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Raina

3 months ago

Yeah, option C is a common criticism. Many psychological theories are criticized for making too many assumptions.

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Denise

3 months ago

I think option B is more accurate. Psychological theories often overlook important sociocultural factors.

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Glory

3 months ago

I agree, option A doesn't make sense. Psychological theories are meant to understand behavior, not reinforce it.

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Sherell

4 months ago

Option C is also a valid limitation. Psychological theories can sometimes make excessive assumptions that don't align with real-world complexities.

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Wenona

3 months ago

A: It can be challenging when real-world complexities are not taken into account.

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Joanna

3 months ago

B: Yeah, that's true. They can oversimplify things.

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Erinn

3 months ago

A: I think one limitation is that psychological theories make too many assumptions.

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Jacqueline

4 months ago

I agree with Sherell. Theories that neglect important contextual elements are inherently limited in their scope and applicability.

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Sherell

4 months ago

Option B is the most accurate. Psychological theories often fail to consider the significant impact of sociocultural factors on human behavior and development.

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Nakita

3 months ago

That's why it's important to have a holistic approach to understanding human behavior.

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Alecia

3 months ago

We need to consider all factors when looking at behavior, not just psychological ones.

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Janna

3 months ago

It's true, psychological theories can be limited in that aspect.

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Inocencia

3 months ago

I agree, sociocultural factors play a big role in shaping behavior.

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