DP SEHS C.1.2 Mental toughness (SL)

Which attribute of mental toughness involves bouncing back from performance setbacks as a result of increased determination to succeed?

• Coping skills

• Handling pressure

• Resilience

• Remaining focused

Which statement best differentiates resilience from mental toughness?

• Resilience is about thriving and excelling despite adversity, while mental toughness is about returning to normal functioning

• Mental toughness is about thriving and excelling despite adversity, while resilience is about returning to normal functioning

• Both resilience and mental toughness mean the same thing

• Resilience is only about physical recovery, while mental toughness is about mental recovery

Which of the following is NOT commonly associated with mental toughness?

• Unshakeable self-belief

• The ability to rebound after failure

• Avoiding all forms of adversity

• Retaining concentration in the face of distractions

How does mental toughness help athletes under pressure?

• By making them more consistent, focused, and confident.

• By allowing them to skip training sessions.

• By encouraging them to avoid competition.

• By reducing their motivation to succeed.

Which brain region is associated with the affective aspect of perceived control?

• Striatum

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

Which of the following is most likely true about highly committed individuals?

• They are more likely to achieve their goals

• They tend to give up easily

• They avoid setting goals

• They influence others to not participate

How can athletes develop their commitment, according to the material?

• By focusing on their love of the sport and setting more achievable goals

• By ignoring their goals and focusing on others

• By complaining about their training

• By refusing to participate in competitions

Which statement best reflects the "Compliance" level in the Hierarchy of Commitment?

• I have to do it! I can do it when I am told to...

• I will do it! I will lead others to do it

• I will not do it! I will influence others...

• Why should I do it? If nobody says so...

Why is developing confidence important for handling difficult situations?

• It increases anxiety

• It leads to more mistakes

• It reduces anxiety

• It has no effect

Which of the following is positively related to sport achievement and psychological well-being?

• Physical strength

• Resilience

• Technical skills

• Nutrition