Integration

Term: Why is integrating different perspectives important in Exercise Psychology?
Definition: Human behavior is complex, and no single perspective can fully explain why people engage (or don’t engage) in physical activity.

Term: What does Robert Sapolsky say about perspectives in psychology?
Definition: He argues that the boundaries between perspectives are arbitrary, and we should not overemphasize their importance.

Term: How does Sapolsky’s telescope analogy relate to Exercise Psychology?
Definition: Focusing on one perspective is like looking at a single star through a telescope—it helps us understand part of the picture, but the whole system (like the galaxy) remains interconnected and in motion.

Term: What happens if we study only one perspective in Exercise Psychology?
Definition: We risk oversimplifying behavior and missing how different factors interact to influence physical activity.

Term: What is the key takeaway from the Importance of Integration section?
Definition: To fully understand physical activity behavior, we must consider biological, cognitive, affective, personality, and social perspectives together.