Mind Gym First 23 Questions

How much of the game did Yogi Berra famously claim was mental?

• 0.25
• 0.5
• 0.75
• 0.9
• 1.0

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

According to Gary Mack, what becomes as important as physical skills at a certain level of competency?

• Nutrition
• Equipment
• Mental skills
• Physical strength
• Coaching

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does the human body treat every vivid thought and image as?

• A memory
• Real and happening now
• A distant dream
• A fictional scenario
• Unimportant

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

According to studies mentioned, what does mental training enhance?

• Physical strength
• Performance and productivity
• Flexibility
• Endurance
• Reaction time

What is Tommy Bolt's quote about the mind's impact on performance?

• "The mind strengthens more shots than the body."
• "The mind creates champions."
• "The mind messes up more shots than the body."
• "The mind is the key to victory."
• "The mind is a minor factor in success."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What did a placekicker struggle with when his coach was watching?

• Physical injury
• Lack of motivation
• Distraction
• Self-consciousness
• Technique

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What does visualization and mental rehearsal improve according to the text?

• Speed
• Accuracy
• Endurance
• Mental health
• Creativity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does pressure affect performance according to Scott Hamilton?

• No effect
• Always worsens performance
• Can improve or worsen by 15%
• Always improves performance
• Decreases performance by 50%

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What approach did Sarah Hughes take in the 2002 Winter Games?

• Over-cautious
• Aggressive
• Defensive
• With abandon
• Calculative

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What percentage of athletes said they felt no fear of failure during their greatest moment in sports?

• 0.2
• 0.4
• 0.6
• 0.8
• 1.0