Sports psychology 1

1.

1 point

What is known as the non-specific response of the body to any demand made upon it?

Stress

Imagery

Arousal

Concentration

2.

1 point

Fill in the blanks for the stress response diagram:
_____ -----► ______ -----► ______

Stimulus / Appraisal,Perception / Response (Imbalance)

Stimulus / Stress / Response (Imbalance)

Stimulus / Appraisal,Perception / Response (balance)

Stimulus / Appraisal,Perception / Output (balance)

4.

1 point

"He who says he can and he who says he can’t are both usually _____”

independent

right

confident

wrong

5.

1 point

Low arousal brings on dominant response.

True

False; anxiety brings on dominant response

False; arousal does not bring on dominant response

False; high arousal brings on dominant response

6.

1 point

When the attention field is too broad, we have ____ arousal.

low

high

moderate

optimal

7.

1 point

Stress happens when the perceived challenges of the situation are greater than the perceived skills.

True

False

8.

1 point

Select the sources of self efficacy

Modeling (vicarious experiences)

Physiological states

Verbal persuasion

Physical environment

Cockyness

Emotional Arousal

Imagine experiences

Successful performances

9.

1 point

_____ consists of neural excitement on a continuum ranging from a comatose state to a state of extreme excitement.

Confidence

Arousal

Stress

Anxiety

10.

1 point

Controlling confidence can be characterized by the following:

influences performance

high-self worth

results based

inconsistent

consistent

outside-in

independent of results

influenced by performance

11.

1 point

Select the skills that applied SEP teaches.

Relaxation/ stress management

Physiological skills

Physical skills

Mental routine

Imagery

How to get jacked

Anatomy

Focus/ concentration

12.

1 point

This imagery theory is also considered to be a "mental blueprint".

Bioinformational theory

Symbolic learning theory

Psychoneuromuscular theory

13.

1 point

Among other things, Coleman Griffith is considered the "Father of Applied Sport Psychology"

False, Normal Triplett is considered the "Father of Applied Sport Psychology"

False, Bruce Ogilvie is considered the "Father of Applied Sport Psychology"

True

False, Franklin Henry is considered the "Father of Applied Sport Psychology"

14.

1 point

NASPA stands for: North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

True

False

15.

1 point

Who analyzed the performance of cyclists under conditions of "social facilitation"

Bruce Ogilvie (1960)

Roland Carlstedt (1991)

Coleman Grifith (1921)

Norman Triplett (1897)

16.

1 point

The average thought lasts _ seconds

4

5

3

6

17.

1 point

competing with others ____ performance

has no effect on

decreases

increases

19.

1 point

What are characteristics of the psychoneuromuscular theory?

Trains the muscles

"Functional Equivalence"

Imagine environments with stimuli and responses to those stimuli

"Mental Blueprint"

Brain is much more active

Helps create neuromuscular patterns

Planning your actions in advance

Perfect control and execution

Is useful for injured athletes

20.

1 point

The symbolic learning theory is effective for _____ sports, while the bioinformational theory is effective for _____ athletes.

Open, non-routine type / calm

Closed, routine type / aggressive

Closed, routine type / calm

Open, non-routine type / aggressive

21.

1 point

Confidence cannot be determined by environment.

True

False

22.

1 point

What are characteristics of imagery?

Does not train the muscles

One or more senses

Ineffective

No external stimulus needed

Created from information stored in memory

Outside-in

Attention narrowing

23.

1 point

Match the type of attentional focus with its definition:
1) Broad a) Directed to thoughts, feelings and your body
2) Narrow b) Several occurrences simultaneously
3) Internal c) Directed to an object
4) External d) Only one or two cues

1b, 2d, 3a, 4c

1a, 2b, 3c, 4d

1a, 2b, 3d, 4c

1b, 2d, 3c, 4a

24.

1 point

State anxiety = ________
Trait anxiety = ________

Personality disposition / Situation-specific response, fear, uncertainty, apprehension, tension.

Situation-specific response, fear, uncertainty, apprehension, tension / Personality disposition.

Non situation-specific response, fear, uncertainty, apprehension, tension / Personality disposition.

25.

1 point

In regards to imagery, which statement is false?

The more skilled the performer, the less effective imagery can be

More effective than no practice, but less effective than physical practice

Yield best results when used as a complement to physical practice

Motor skill vs cognitive skill

The more skilled the performer, the more effective imagery can be

26.

1 point

Eustress = _____
Hypostress = _____
Distress = _____
Hyperstress = _____

Good / boredom / bad / too much to do

Good / too much to do / bad / boredom

Good / bad / boredom / too much to do

Bad / boredom / good / too much to do

27.

1 point

Anticipatory imagery focuses on decision-making, concentration, and arousal in undesirable environments.

True

False

28.

1 point

There are several mental similarities between sport and music

True

False

29.

1 point

State confidence = your overall confidence
Trait confidence = confidence in certain situations

False, it is the other way around

True

30.

1 point

What are characteristics of cognitive anxiety?

Loss of self-esteem

Increased HR, respiration, and muscular tension

Fear of negative social evaluation

Fear of failure

Internal

Sweating

Nausea

External

31.

1 point

The goal of SEP is to understand how participation in performance settings affect psychological development, health, well-being.

True

False

32.

1 point

Who is considered the "Father of American Sport Psychology"? He was also the first to: develop a sports psychology lab, conduct applied work with athletes and write textbooks on sports psychology.

Coleman Griffith (1921)

Timothy Gallwey (1913)

Bruce Ogilvie (1960)

Terry Orlick (1924)

33.

1 point

Employing sport psychologists to work with athletes has proven to be _____ to the performance of athletes.

beneficial

detrimental

ineffective

irrelevant

34.

1 point

Applied SEP is an educational model designed to teach athletes physical training skills.

False; mental training skills

False; physiological training skills

True

35.

1 point

Place the 4 steps to the negative self fulfilling prophecy in order:
1. That treatment affects your performance
2. You have a negative expectation of yourself
3. Your poor performance conforms to your original expectations
4. That negative expectation influences how you prepare for your performance and treat yourself

3, 1, 4, 2

2, 4, 3, 1

4, 3, 1, 2

1, 2, 4, 3

2, 4, 1, 3

1, 2, 3, 4

36.

1 point

How are the internal factors to self confidence listed?
______ -----► ______ -----► ______ -----► ______ -----► performance

self image / attitude / expectations / behavior

self image / expectations / behavior / attitude

self image / behavior / attitude / expectations

self image / attitude / behavior / expectations

37.

1 point

Sport psychology sprang from ______ and ______

motor learning / physical education

motor learning / leadership

motor learning / motor control

motor learning / psychology

38.

1 point

What is confidence?

The belief in one's ability to complete a task, even under difficult circumstances.

It reflects a person's overall emotional evaluation of his or her own worth.

An individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

39.

1 point

What is the self-fulfilling prophecy?

A situation brought about when expecting something to happen actually helps cause it to happen.

A situation brought about when not expecting something to happen actually helps cause it to happen.

A situation brought about when expecting something to happen actually impedes it from happening.

40.

1 point

Being cocky is characterized by:

Results-based

To win should not mean to beat

Hiding insecurity

Yourself vs others

Preparation based

External

Internal

41.

1 point

Select the 3 right choices.
The goal of SEP is to understand how ___, ___ and ___ affect performance

neuromuscular factors

emotional factors

psychological factors

physiological factors

physical factors

social factors

mechanical factors

42.

1 point

What are characteristics of mastery imagery?

High self-confidence, resilience, and motivation

Creates too much anxiety

Focused on decision-making

Focused, mentally tough, and positive

Focuses on uncontrollable factors

Focuses too much on adversity

Performance is very effective and pleasant

43.

1 point

Applied sports psychology applies ________ in order to enhance the performance and personal growth of athletes.

sports science theories and techniques

anatomical theories and techniques

physiological theories and techniques

psychological theories and techniques

44.

1 point

Late in learning, or simple tasks, dominant response is correct.

False

True