DP SEHS C.1.2 Mental toughness 2 (HL)

Which of the following best describes the concept of self-confidence as a self-fulfilling prophecy?

• The belief that confidence has no impact on outcomes

• The idea that our beliefs about ourselves can influence the outcomes we experience

• The notion that only external factors determine our success

• The idea that self-confidence is unrelated to persistence

According to the material, what is one likely result when you perceive yourself as confident?

• You are less likely to face obstacles

• You are more likely to persist in the face of obstacles

• You will avoid all challenges

• You will not need to make any effort

Which of the following is a logical sequence described in the diagram about self-confidence?

• Self-confidence leads to motivation, which leads to persistence and effort, increasing the probability of success, which in turn boosts self-confidence

• Motivation leads to self-confidence, which decreases persistence and effort

• Persistence and effort reduce the probability of success, lowering self-confidence

• Increased probability of success leads to less motivation and effort

The self-fulfilling prophecy of self-confidence can impact a student's ability to meet their goals by:

• Decreasing their motivation and effort, making it harder to meet goals

• Increasing their persistence and effort, leading to a greater chance of success in meeting goals

• Having no impact on their ability to meet goals

• Only affecting their beliefs, not their actions or outcomes

Which of the following best describes the relationship between self-confidence and motivation in athletes?

• Self-confidence increases motivation

• Self-confidence decreases motivation

• Self-confidence has no effect on motivation

• Self-confidence only affects physical skills

Which of the following is NOT a way to overcome learned helplessness?

• Belief in self

• Avoiding all challenges

• Understanding that effort and persistence can help overcome challenges

• Developing a positive attitude

Why is downplaying ego goals important in avoiding learned helplessness?

• It helps athletes focus on personal growth rather than comparison with others.

• It encourages athletes to avoid effort.

• It promotes a sense of failure.

• It leads to poor grades.

How does one extra hour of sleep affect athletes?

• It decreases well-being

• It increases next-day injury risk by 30-40%

• It boosts well-being and cuts next-day injury risk by 30-40%

• It has no effect on mood or injury risk

Which of the following statements best applies the concept of "locus of control" to a real-life scenario?

• A student believes their grade depends on how difficult the test is.

• A student thinks their grade is due to their own study habits.

• A student feels their grade is a result of random chance.

• A student attributes their grade to the teacher's mood.

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic attribution categories in Attribution Theory?

• Locus of stability

• Locus of causality

• Locus of motivation

• Locus of control