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ACSM Exam 010-111 Topic 1 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam
Question #: 60
Topic #: 1
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A limitation of psychological theories is

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Tamar
2 months ago
That's a good point, Ilene. It's important to consider all factors when studying behavior.
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Ilene
2 months ago
But don't you think they also leave out important elements like sociocultural factors?
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Melda
2 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
1 months ago
C: True, theories can't cover every aspect of a complex issue.
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Thad
1 months ago
B: But maybe it's not fair to expect theories to do everything.
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Mattie
2 months ago
A: I agree, theories should be able to evaluate programs.
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Tegan
2 months ago
I agree with Geoffrey, psychological theories do tend to make a lot of assumptions.
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Geoffrey
2 months ago
I think the limitation is that they make too many assumptions.
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Lashawn
2 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
29 days 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
1 months ago
Yeah, option C is a common criticism. Many psychological theories are criticized for making too many assumptions.
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Denise
1 months ago
I think option B is more accurate. Psychological theories often overlook important sociocultural factors.
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Glory
2 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
3 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
2 months ago
A: It can be challenging when real-world complexities are not taken into account.
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Joanna
2 months ago
B: Yeah, that's true. They can oversimplify things.
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Erinn
2 months ago
A: I think one limitation is that psychological theories make too many assumptions.
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Jacqueline
3 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
3 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
2 months ago
That's why it's important to have a holistic approach to understanding human behavior.
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Alecia
2 months ago
We need to consider all factors when looking at behavior, not just psychological ones.
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Janna
2 months ago
It's true, psychological theories can be limited in that aspect.
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Inocencia
2 months ago
I agree, sociocultural factors play a big role in shaping behavior.
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