Sport Psychology: Chapter 5: Getting Mentally Tough

What is the definition of mental toughness according to the text?

• The ability to remain focused and resilient in challenging situations.

• The capacity to ignore all emotions and feelings.

• The skill to manipulate others to achieve personal goals.

• The talent to avoid any form of stress or pressure.

Which of the following is NOT a marker of mental toughness?

• Bouncing back from setbacks

• Consistency

• Emotional control

• Giving up easily

Who is quoted as saying, 'Victory belongs to the most persevering'?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Winston Churchill

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

Mental toughness is important for athletes because it helps them to:

• Improve their physical strength

• Enhance their focus and resilience

• Increase their popularity

• Boost their financial earnings

What are the 3 P's used to explain failure?

• People, Process, Product

• Plan, Perform, Perfect

• Prepare, Practice, Persist

• Predict, Prevent, Protect

What is the meaning of 'Permanence' in the context of explaining failure?

• A temporary setback

• An ongoing issue

• A permanent state

• A reversible condition

Mentally tough athletes have the control to avoid thinking that everything went wrong.

• True

• False