Mindsets and Resilience in Sport

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a fixed mindset?

• Belief that intelligence and talent can be developed

• Belief that intelligence and talent are fixed

• Belief that effort is more important than talent

• Belief that challenges are opportunities for growth

What is a key characteristic of a growth mindset?

• Avoiding challenges to prevent failure

• Believing that skills and abilities can improve with effort

• Viewing feedback as criticism

• Focusing on innate talent

Which of the following best describes resilience in sport?

• The ability to avoid all challenges

• The ability to stay focused and recover from setbacks

• The ability to win every competition

• The ability to perform without any mistakes

Which statement describes a perfectionist attitude in sport?

• A focus on enjoying the process and learning

• A focus on avoiding mistakes and being overly critical of small errors

• A focus on teamwork and collaboration

• A focus on setting realistic goals

Which of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a fixed mindset?

• A player who seeks feedback to improve

• A player who believes they are not good at a skill and avoids practising it

• A player who embraces challenges

• A player who learns from mistakes

What is the potential downside of perfectionism in sport?

• It can lead to improved performance

• It can lead to stress and burnout if not managed well

• It can enhance teamwork

• It can increase motivation

Which of the following statements would someone with a growth mindset agree with?

• "I am naturally talented, so I don't need to practise."

• "With enough practice and effort, I can improve."

• "Mistakes are a sign of failure."

• "Feedback is unnecessary."

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of someone with high resilience?

• They learn from setbacks

• They maintain a positive attitude

• They avoid all challenges to prevent failure

• They stay focused under pressure

How can a fixed mindset negatively impact performance in sport?

• By causing the athlete to believe they cannot improve, they may stop trying

• By encouraging the athlete to seek feedback

• By motivating the athlete to work harder

• By helping the athlete set realistic goals

Which type of perfectionism is most likely to lead to negative outcomes like stress and burnout?

• Functional perfectionism

• Dysfunctional perfectionism

• Adaptive perfectionism

• Positive perfectionism