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Psychology Revision AO1

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the name of the theory in this image?
a)

Inverted U Theory

b)

Optimal Arousal Theory

c)

Theory of Arousal

2.
Which of the following is an example of positive self-talk?
a)

'My opponent is better than me'

b)

'I'm not up to this'

c)

'I've prepared well for this contest'

3.
Which of the following would you NOT associate with an extrovert
a)

Shy

b)

Very talkative

c)

Socialble on occasions

d)

Easily Excited

4.
According to the inverted U theory, which of these arousal states is likely to bring about optimal performance level?
a)

Low Arousal

b)

Medium Arousal

c)

High Arousal

5.
Which muscle should a hockey player try to engage to help them control their nervous breathing before a cup final?
a)

Pectorals

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Abdominals

6.

Which of the following is more suited to a introvert?

a)

Darts

b)

Football

c)

Cricket

d)

Basketball

7.
Which one of the following is correct about aggression?
a)

Indirect aggression is making contact with an opponent without being seen

b)

Direct aggression involves physical contact

c)

Indirect aggression involves physical contact

d)

Direct aggression is trying to make contact with an opponent, but missing

8.
Which one of the following correctly classifies the skill of passing in netball?
a)

Closed, basic, self-paced

b)

Closed, complex, externally-paced

c)

Open, basic, externally-paced

d)

Open, complex, self-paced

9.
Which one of the following is a correct definition of aggression?
a)

The way in which a person behaves

b)

Intent to harm

c)

The drive to succeed

d)

A state of excitement

10.
Which one of the following is NOT a reason for suggesting that intrinsic motivation is more powerful than extrinsic?
a)

Performers can become too reliant on extrinsic motivation

b)

Excessive intrinsic motivation can lead to insufficient extrinsic motivation

c)

Intrinsic motivation is more likely to lead to continued effort

d)

The overuse of extrinsic motivation can undermine the strength of intrinsic motivation

11.
Which one of the following is correct about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
a)

Intrinsic motivation comes from others

b)

Extrinsic motivation comes from within

c)

Intrinsic motivation comes from within

d)

Extrinsic motivation is better than intrinsic

12.
Which one of the following correctly classifies the skill of swimming start?
a)

Closed, complex, self-paced

b)

Closed, basic, externally-paced

c)

Open, basic, externally-paced

d)

Open, complex, self-paced

13.
Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the A in the acronym SMARTER?
a)

Agreed

b)

Achievable

c)

Acreditted

d)

Appliable

14.
Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the M in the acronym SMARTER?
a)

Managable

b)

Measurable

c)

Meaningful

d)

Mature

15.
Which one of the following places the four components of information processing in the correct order?
a)

Decision-making; output; feedback; input

b)

Input; decision-making; output; feedback

c)

Output; feedback; decision-making; input;

d)

Feedback; decision-making; input; output

16.
Which one of the following is NOT a sense used in input during physical activity?
a)

Sound

b)

Taste

c)

Vision

d)

Balance

17.
Which one of the following correctly identifies the types of feedback being received when a player hears the crowd cheer as they make a good tackle?
a)

Extrinsic; knowledge of results

b)

Intrinsic; knowledge of results

c)

Extrinsic; knowledge of performance

d)

Intrinsic; knowledge of performance

18.
Which one of the following correctly identifies the four types of guidance that may be used by a teacher?
a)

Manual, physical visual, verbal

b)

Verbal, mechanical social, visual

c)

Mechanical, verbal, mental, manual

d)

Visual, verbal, manual, mechanical

19.
Which one of the following correctly identifies the cardiac output of a performer whose heart rate is 80 bts/min and whose stroke volume is 80 mls?
a)

160 mls/min

b)

60 mls/min

c)

6400 mls/min

d)

640 mls/min

20.
Which one of the following correctly identifies the level of arousal needed for a rugby tackle? (IMAGE)
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

21.
Which one of the following is the best form of guidance to use with beginners learning a dangerous skill?
a)

Visual

b)

Mechnanical

c)

Physical

d)

Verbal

22.
Which one of the following correctly identifies the type of guidance and feedback needed by a beginner?
a)

Visual and extrinsic

b)

Mechanical and knowledge of performance

c)

Visual and knowledge of results

d)

Mechanical and intrinsic