Year 1 Sport Psychology -Revision Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a theory of personality mentioned in the material?

• Trait theory

• Type A/Type B

• Social learning

• Behavioral theory

What aspect of personality is described by terms like "extroversion/introversion" and "stable/unstable"?

• Social learning

• Interactionist perspective

• Trait theory

• Type A/Type B personality

Which theory of personality emphasizes the role of social context and learning from observation?

• Trait theory

• Type A/Type B

• Social learning

• Interactionist

What term is used to describe a perspective that focuses on how personality results from the interplay between individual and situational factors?

• Trait theory

• Type A/Type B

• Social learning

• Interactionist

What is important to understand from an interactionist perspective of behaviour?

• The strengths and weaknesses of each perspective

• The physical aspects of behaviour

• The environmental impact on sports

• The dietary needs of athletes

What two aspects are compared to understand behaviour from an interactionist perspective?

• NATURE (trait) and NURTURE (social learning)

• Winning and losing

• Individual and team sports

• Professional and amateur levels

What should one be aware of regarding personality profiling in sport?

• The benefits of team building

• The problems associated with the use of personality profiling

• The importance of physical training

• The role of a coach

According to Hollander, what does personality represent?

• The physical appearance of an individual

• The sum total of an individual's characteristics which make him unique

• The social status of an individual

• The intelligence quotient of an individual

What does Eysenck suggest personality is?

• A temporary state of emotions and feelings

• A reflection of one's educational background

• The more or less stable and enduring organisation of a person's character, temperament, intellect and physique

• The external expression of inner thoughts

Which of the following traits are associated with an introvert according to the image?

• Adventurous, confident, sociable

• Shy, timid, reserved

• Highly competitive, strong desire to succeed

• Non-competitive, unambitious