SEHS Option B: Measuring aspects of personality B.1.4-B.1.5

What is one of the intended outcomes of measuring personality in sports?

• To determine the best athletes

• To outline issues associated with the measurement of personality

• To create a universal personality test

• To eliminate the need for psychological assessments

Which approach believes that personality can predict athletic success?

• Credulous

• Indifferent

• Skeptical

• Neutral

What is a common method for measuring personality?

• Physical tests

• Questionnaires

• Performance metrics

• Skill assessments

What is a limitation of personality questionnaires?

• They are too expensive

• They require extensive training to administer

• They can be influenced by transient feelings

• They are always accurate

Which method of personality assessment is considered to have greater validity than questionnaires?

• Physical tests

• Observations

• Standardized tests

• Skill assessments

What is a key issue with the reliability of personality tests?

• They are too easy to administer

• They measure preferences that can change

• They are always consistent

• They require no prior knowledge

What ethical issue is associated with personality measurement?

• Duration of tests

• Cost of testing

• Confidentiality

• Informed consent

What is the 'Iceberg Profile' in sports psychology?

• A personality profile distinguishing athletes from non-athletes

• A visual representation of mood states

• A technique for improving athletic performance

• A method for measuring physical strength

What did the study using Cattell’s personality inventory find?

• Personality traits are irrelevant in sports

• A clear distinction between athletes and non-athletes

• All athletes have the same personality traits

• No single personality profile distinguished athletes from non-athletes

Which type of athletes tend to be more extroverted according to the text?

• Non-athletes

• Team sport athletes

• Individual sport athletes

• All athletes