DP SEHS Option B.3.9 Stress

What is one of the emotions that may influence an athlete's performance in physical activity?

• Happiness

• Stress

• Boredom

• Excitement

What is the first step in the stress process in sport?

• Reaction

• Appraisal

• Outcome

• Performance

Which emotion is NOT typically associated with stress in athletes?

• Anxiety

• Alertness

• Disorganization

• Joy

What is the relationship between stress and performance?

• Directly proportional

• Inversely proportional

• No relationship

• Curvilinear relationship

What type of stress is associated with alertness?

• Low stress

• Medium stress

• High stress

• No stress

Which of the following is a symptom of high stress in athletes?

• Calmness

• Disorganization

• Focus

• Relaxation

What is the role of appraisal in the stress process?

• It determines the outcome

• It initiates the stress response

• It has no role

• It ends the stress process

What type of emotions often lead to improved performance?

• Positive emotions

• Negative emotions

• Neutral emotions

• Conflicting emotions

Which of the following is NOT a positive emotion mentioned in the text?

• Excitement

• Relief

• Anger

• Pride

What is the effect of emotions like excitement and relief on performance?

• Decrease performance

• No effect on performance

• Improve performance

• Cause confusion