Self-Confidence and Performance Quiz

Which term describes the shape of the graph in the diagram?

• Linear

• Skewed inverted U

• Bell curve

• Exponential

Which level of self-confidence is associated with the highest performance?

• Under-confident

• Optimal self-confidence

• Over-confident

• No confidence

What is the effect of being over-confident on performance?

• Increases performance

• Decreases performance

• No effect on performance

• Maximizes performance

What is the relationship between self-confidence and performance when self-confidence is under-optimal?

• Performance is high

• Performance is moderate

• Performance is low

• Performance is optimal

What is the first layer in Vealey’s multi-dimensional model of sport confidence?

• Factors influencing

• Sources of

• Constructs

• Consequences

Which of the following is a factor influencing sport confidence according to Vealey’s model?

• Demographic & personal characteristics

• Achievement

• Confidence in decision making skills

• Confidence in resiliency

What is included in the demographic & personal characteristics layer of Vealey's Multidimensional Model of Self Confidence?

• Gender, age, beliefs, personality traits

• Previous success, skills mastered

• Physical & mental preparation

• Social support from coach & others

What does confidence in resiliency involve?

• Persistence in adversity, motivated to overcome setbacks

• Focused & composed

• Previous success, skills mastered

• Physical & mental preparation

Which of the following is NOT a layer in Vealey’s model?

• Motivational climate

• Factors influencing

• Sources of

• Constructs

What year did Bandura propose the self-efficacy theory?

• 1997

• 1985

• 2001

• 1990