Exercise and Sport Psychology

This isn't the correct answer. The trait approach would suggest that something about Janelle's personality makes her feel this way. An interesting idea, but not generally supported by research.

You may want to reread the section Personality in chapter 1 of Exercise and Sport Psychology.

Good job! The mental health model is the correct answer. Janelle experiences a change in what has been typically referred to as her moods following her training sessions. This temporary improvement in how she feels is best described by the mental health model, which derives from research using a six-dimensional model of moods, namely, POMS, or the Profile of Mood States.

Now we'll continue with a question about Harriet.

This isn't the correct answer. The situational approach would argue that something special about the activity Janelle does or about the place where she exercises makes her feel this way. That could have some impact, but it is not always critical.

You may want to reread the section Personality in chapter 1 of Exercise and Sport Psychology.

This isn't the correct answer. The interactional model would imply that something about the mix between who Janelle is and what she does creates these feelings. This has possibilities, but it isn't the best answer.

You may want to reread the section Personality in chapter 1 of Exercise and Sport Psychology.