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Sport Psych Final Prep

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Great leaders are born, not made." This statement is an example of which approach to leadership?

a)

situational

b)

trait

c)

behavioral

d)

trait-behavioral

2.

The definition of leadership usually seen in the literature is

a)

being a positive role model

b)

the process of keeping a group working together without conflicts

c)

the behavioral process of influencing individuals and groups toward set goals

d)

the process of creating change in groups and individuals

3.

Which of these is true regarding antecedents of coaches' expectations and values?

a)

There are cross-cultural variations in coaching behaviors.

b)

Coaches high in extrinsic motivation tend to be more autonomous in their decision making.

c)

Division I athletes thought their coaches were more supportive than Division III athletes.

4.

Which of these is NOT an essential characteristic of leadership development in sport?

a)

good rapport with people

b)

strong work ethic

c)

development of high skills

d)

strong relationship with parents

5.

Which of these is NOT a component of transformational leadership?

a)

inspirational motivation

b)

idealized influence

c)

intellectual stimulation

d)

independent thought

6.
An example of a personal factor affecting team cohesion would be: 
a)
Contract
b)
Task motivation
c)
Team goals
d)
Length of time the team has been together
7.
Many psychological factors can affect individual and group performance in sport. Social best explanation of this factor? When a player is a member of the group, their individual effort and motivation at training are 
a)
affected by the number of team mates in the squad. 
b)
increased when the team wears a common uniform for their training. 
c)
reduced as the size of the squad increases and training activities are in larger groups. 
d)
reduced when they participate in small group drills as opposed to large squad drills. 
8.

It uses principles from psychology to study human behavior in sport to enhance performance.

a)

Sport History

b)

Sport Psychology

c)

Sport Philosophy

d)

Sport Science

9.

Encompasses the managerial aspects of sport and sport enterprise.

a)

Sport Pedagogy

b)

Sport Medicine

c)

Sport History

d)

Sport Management

10.

In accordance with this philosophical approach, coaches would select training techniques based on the scientific evidence of their effectiveness, and would use a systematic, progressive approach in designing practices.

a)

Idealism

b)

Naturalism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Realism

11.

The mind interprets events and creates reality; truth and values are absolute and universally shared.

a)

Idealism

b)

Realism

c)

Pragmatism

d)

Existentialism

12.

Reality and life consider humans to be of primary importance personal growth, self actualization, and the development of value emphasized.

a)

Pragmatism

b)

Humanism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Idealism

13.

Can help members of our field design sound research approaches or organize facts to document the contribution of physical activity to well-being.

a)

Logic

b)

Ethics

c)

Realism

d)

Axiology

14.

This approach can help us define the nature of the discipline (i.e., body of knowledge) of physical education, exercise science, and sport.

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Axiology

c)

Epistemology

d)

Logic

15.

Research on empathy in coaches and athletes found

a)

coaches were more capable than athletes in inferring feelings of closeness

b)

coaches of individual sport teams were more accurate in predicting athlete feelings about the relationship than team sport coaches

c)

coaches' empathy was improved with more exposure to each athlete

d)

b and c

16.

In a study investigating verbal and nonverbal feedback used by coaches in practice and competition, results found

a)

verbal and nonverbal feedback was about 50% each during practice

b)

verbal and nonverbal feedback was about 50% for competition

c)

verbal feedback increased to 75% during competition

17.

What are the 4 original stages of the model?

a)

Storming

b)

Performing

c)

Forming

d)

Moarning

e)

Norming

18.

Which stage does the following characteristic belong to? "There is general respect for the leader and leadership responsibilities are now shared amongst the team"

a)

Forming

b)

Storming

c)

Norming

d)

Performing

19.

Which stage does the following characteristic belong to? "Team members attempt to establish themselves and their position in relation to other team members and the leader"

a)

Forming

b)

Storming

c)

Norming

d)

Performing

20.

Sam is in a group but he believes the group is doing okay without his input so chooses not to contribute. This example of social loafing can best be described as?

a)

sucker effect

b)

Social Loafing

21.

_______ is the team's result e.g. the actual score of the game, quality of skill, intensity of work rate on the day.

a)

Actual productivity

b)

Potential productivity

c)

Faulty processes

22.

_______ is the team's best possible performance depending on how individuals perform physically, mentally, technically and tactically on the day.

a)

Actual productivity

b)

Potential productivity

c)

Faulty processes

23.

An _____ group is required to work together and ensure co-ordination to ensure that they achieve their goal.

a)

Interactive

b)

Co-Active

24.

Motivation

a)

is a key concept in sport psychology

b)

refers to the drive within us to behave in a particular way to achieve our goals

c)

can be intrinsic or extrinsic

d)

all of the above

25.

The self-determination theory makes the distinction between the following two factors of motivation

a)

strength and control

b)

quality and quantity

c)

desire and need

d)

autonomy and competence

26.

When an athlete feels in control of their behaviour, experiences success, and feels accepted and valued by their coach and teammates, they will demonstrate a more positive mindset.

In this example the three psychological needs of _____, _____ and _____ are met.

a)

autonomy, competence, relatedness

b)

skills, competence, friendship

c)

relationships, self-determination, values

d)

intrinsic, extrinsic, amotivation

27.

Meeting the psychological need to learn and master skills refers to

a)

autonomy

b)

competence

c)

relatedness

d)

none of the above

28.

Extrinsic motivation is

a)

a type of motivation driven by internal factors.

b)

a type of motivation driven by external factors.

c)

a type of amotivation.

d)

at the lower end of the motivation continuum.

29.

A desire to be popular is an example of which type of motivation?

a)

intrinsic motivation

b)

amotivation

c)

self motivation

d)

extrinsic motivation

30.

Extrinsic motivation can be a very strong motivator, but there are limits to its effectiveness because

a)

an individual may no longer be motivated by something they've already attained.

b)

the extrinsic motivator may be externally controlled

c)

if the extrinsic motivator is taken away, the athlete may lose motivation

d)

all of the above

31.

Athletes who have a strong sense of autonomy, competence and relatedness are more likely to experience

a)

amotivation

b)

extrinsic motivation

c)

intrinsic motivation

32.

True of false:

An athlete likely only requires extrinsic motivation to become a champion.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Intrinsic motivation causes you to engage in behaviour because

a)

it is personally rewarding

b)

you can receive an award

c)

you feel like you must do something

d)

none of the above

34.

According to Freud, which parts of the personality are constantly in conflict?

a)

Id and Ego

b)

Ego and Superego

c)

Id and Superego

35.

Obsessive preoccupation with the perceived consequences of losing is the:

a)

Fear of success

b)

Learned effectiveness

c)

The Perfectionist

d)

Fear of failure

36.

An outcome (ego) orientated person is motivated how?

a)

intrinsically

b)

extrinsically

37.

The ................ theory believes people's personality consistent in all situations

a)

trait

b)

social learning

c)

interactionist

d)

all of these

38.

focuses on technique. The HOW of sports

a)

Process

b)

Performance

c)

Outcome

39.

focus on improving and attaining personal performance standards. The WHAT of sports

a)

Process

b)

Performance

c)

Outcome

40.

focus on results and social comparison. The WHY of sports

a)

Process

b)

Performance

c)

Outcome

41.

Sport psychology examines how psychology can affect performance in sports

a)

True

b)

False

42.

What is Definition of Personality?

a)

There are huge differences among us in the ways

we think, feel and behave in response to particular

situations.

b)

Personality represents those characteristics of the

person that account for consistent patterns of

behaviour’

43.

Which is NOT a Factors that influence “Personality”?

a)

Genetic make-up

b)

Past experience

c)

Rewards

d)

The nature of situation

44.

What is Extroversion refer to?

a)

how emotionally stable they are

b)

how lively, sociable

and impulsive a person is.

45.

Trait, Narrow, Internal and External are all types of what?

a)

Motivation

b)

Sports

c)

Focus and Concentration

d)

Personalities

46.
What is social learning theory?
a)
How we learn from our parents
b)
How we learn from our peers
c)
How we learn from the environment
d)
All of the above
47.

Focusing on performance (as opposed to outcome) goals during competition has been shown to be associated with _____ anxiety and _____ performance.

a)

more;poorer

b)

less; superior

c)

less; poorer

d)

none of these

48.

Having a goal to win the race is an example of a(n) _____ goal, whereas having a goal to "improve my best time" is an example of a(n) ______ goal.

a)

outcome; performance

b)

process; outcome

c)

outcome; ego-oriented

d)

subjective; objective

49.

Which of these is true regarding goal-setting practices of high school and collegiate coaches?

a)

The most important part of goal commitment is goal specificity.

b)

Coaches were consistent in writing down their goals.

c)

The only disadvantage noted was setting goals unrealistically high.

50.

Individual loss of motivation in a team player due to lack of performance identification when individual efforts are not recognised.

a)

Social Cohesion

b)

Social Facilitation

c)

Social Inhibition

d)

Social Loafing

51.

The tendency for individuals to work together to achieve their goals, the forces that keep the group members on task.

a)

Task Cohesion

b)

Social Facilitation

c)

Social Inhibition

d)

Social Loafing

52.

When group performance decreases with group size.

a)

Social Cohesion

b)

Social Facilitation

c)

Social Inhibition

d)

Ringelmann Effect

53.

The process by which a group is consistently developing an changing when interaction takes place.

a)

Group Cohesion

b)

Group Dynamics

c)

Group Processes

d)

Leadership Management

54.

According to Carron's Conceptual Model of Cohesion, which factors which may influence cohesion within a team?

a)

Task & Social Factors

b)

Individual & Group Factors

c)

Leadership, Personal, Social & Team Factors

d)

Environmental, Leadership, Personal & Team Factors

55.
In the norming stage the group start to co-operate and work as one
a)
True
b)
False
56.

What is team cohension?

a)

a group of team

b)

teamwork

c)

new recruit athlete

d)

bond between team

57.

two type of cohesion?

a)

task cohesion

b)

feedback cohesion

c)

social cohesion

d)

team cohesion

58.
Social loafing is most likely to result in;
a)
Decreased social cohesion
b)
Improved task cohesion
c)
Decreased team performance
d)
Increased team performance
59.
What is social loafing?
a)
A process where individuals in teams work less hard than they would individually
b)
A process where individuals work harder when they are in teams
c)
When someone hangs around others and enjoys being part of a team
d)
A situation where individuals enjoy team building activities
60.
Cohesive groups are usually;
a)
Complacent and more self-satisfied
b)
Those that make better quality decisions
c)
Those that are more likely to achieve their goals
d)
Those that unite to come into conflict with other groups
61.
Leaders who do not listen to others and make all the decisions themselves.
a)
democratic
b)
autocratic
c)
open
d)
situational
62.
This leader encourages group members to participate, but retains the final say over the decision-making process.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open/Laissez-Faire
d)
Situational
63.

Motivation

a)

is a key concept in sport psychology

b)

refers to the drive within us to behave in a particular way to achieve our goals

c)

can be intrinsic or extrinsic

d)

all of the above

64.

Motivation

a)

is a key concept in sport psychology

b)

refers to the drive within us to behave in a particular way to achieve our goals

c)

can be intrinsic or extrinsic

d)

all of the above

65.

When an athlete feels in control of their behaviour, experiences success, and feels accepted and valued by their coach and teammates, they will demonstrate a more positive mindset.

In this example the three psychological needs of _____, _____ and _____ are met.

a)

autonomy, competence, relatedness

b)

skills, competence, friendship

c)

relationships, self-determination, values

d)

intrinsic, extrinsic, amotivation

66.

Athletes who have a strong sense of autonomy, competence and relatedness are more likely to experience

a)

amotivation

b)

extrinsic motivation

c)

intrinsic motivation

67.

Extrinsic motivation is

a)

a type of motivation driven by internal factors.

b)

a type of motivation driven by external factors.

c)

a type of amotivation.

d)

at the lower end of the motivation continuum.

68.

Intrinsic motivation is

a)

When a person's need for competence, autonomy and relatedness are completely met.

b)

Determined by factors outside of yourself, e.g. money, prizes

c)

When you play a sport for fun and fitness

d)

When you play/train to challenge yourself

69.

According to SDT, what are the three basic psychological needs people need for motivation?

a)

Confidence, competence and autonomy.

b)

Confidence, autonomy and relatedness.

c)

Relatedness, external pressure and confidence.

d)

Competence, autonomy and relatedness

70.
When a person 'chokes' in sport it means....
a)
They have had their best ever performance
b)
They swallowed something 
c)
Their performance was poor because of anxiety
71.

Tick all that are TRUE about confidence:

a)

It is the belief that an individual can have faith in (or rely on) themselves, someone or something.

b)

It is critical to building mental strength

c)

It underpins most other psychological characteristics in athletes

d)

It includes self-confidence, self-efficacy and self-belief.

72.

Self-confidence is defined as an individual's belief that they will execute a given task successfully.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

As a player’s confidence increases, so does their performance BUT if confidence levels are too high, there is a drop in performance levels. This theory is....

a)

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

b)

Self Determination Theory

c)

The Inverted U Theory

d)

A combination of all

74.

What is true about self-efficacy?

a)

It doesn't end up impacting performance at all.

b)

It is an athlete's belief in their ability to perform a particular task.

c)

Some athletes perform better under certain conditions and are more confident when performing under these preferred circumstances.

d)

It can affect their self-confidence

75.

Which theory does this image represent?

a)

Martens Schematic View

b)

Extrovert Personality

c)

Psychodynamic Theory

d)

Introvert Personality

76.

Imagery involves which of these senses?

a)

visual

b)

audio

c)

kinesthetic

d)

all of the above

77.

The strongest and most dependable information on which to base self-efficacy judgments comes from

a)

vicarious experiences

b)

emotional states

c)

verbal persuasion

d)

performance accomplishments

78.

According to self-efficacy theory, the more likely you believe you can be successful at completing a specific task, the more likely you will try

a)

True

b)

False

79.

________ are relatively intense and short-lived states that are generally triggered by a specific event

a)

Basic Affect

b)

Moods

c)

Emotions

80.
Concentration is one of the biggest psychological factors in sport. 
a)
True
b)
False
81.
Broad, Narrow, Internal and External are all types of what?
a)
Motivation
b)
Sports
c)
Focus and Concentration
d)
Personalities
82.
Personality is defined as....
a)
the action towards achieving a goal
b)
a unique set of characteristics
c)
the characteristics of an athlete
d)
how well a group work together
83.
What is social learning theory?
a)
How we learn from our parents
b)
How we learn from our peers
c)
How we learn from the environment
d)
All of the above
84.
Team Cohesion is:
a)
The degree of how much a team member wants to get involved with the team and care much about team outcomes.
b)
Meh, who cares?
Screw the team
c)
The degree of how much a team member wants to be a ‘freak control’ to make sure everything is on track.
d)
The degree to which individual members want to contribute to the other group’s ability.
85.

Basic cognitive processes are:

a)

Perception, unconsciousness and sensation

b)

Sensation, perception and consciousness

c)

Perception and sensation

86.

your own awareness of your thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environment is

a)

Sensation

b)

Perception

c)

Consciousness

87.

Which theory suggest the people learn from their families, teachers and friends?

a)

Cognitive development theory

b)

Social cognitive theory

88.

Sport Psychology is a science.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Human behavior exists on a continuum.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

The examination of and practices associated with helping people optimize their relationships, their work, and their general activities and engagement with the social and physical world is often called:

a)

expert study

b)

talent education

c)

positive psychology

d)

exercise psychology

91.

Which theory is described by this statement: "Intentions are considered the primary drive of human behavior."

a)

Self-Determination Theory

b)

Theory of Planned Behavior

c)

Health Belief Model

d)

Trans-Theoretical Model of Behavior Change

92.
The patterns of feelings, motives, and behavior that set people apart from one another.
a)
Trait
b)
Ego
c)
Personality
d)
Id
93.
You can help reduce your anxiety by
a)
Worrying about it more
b)
Taking deep breaths to help slow the heart rate 
c)
Having an energy drink
94.
Anxiety in sport can be defined as...
a)
Feeling cool, calm and collected before competition
b)
Feelings of nerves of worry before or during a sports performance
c)
A state of physical preparedness prior to sports performance
95.
Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?
a)
Sigmund Freud
b)
Abraham Maslow
c)
Ivan Pavlov
d)
B.F. Skinner
96.

What causes stress?

a)

Anything

b)

Everything

c)

A Stressor

97.

Stress is perceived imbalance between a persons?

a)

physiological and psychological demands

b)

physical and psychological demands

c)

physical and psychic demands

d)

physiological and psychic demands

98.

Somatic stress is....

a)

the changed that occur in the actions your carry out or how you act.

b)

the physiological response to stress

c)

to the negative thoughts, nervousness and worry experienced in certain situations

99.

Causes of Sporting Stress in athletes include

a)

Finances

b)

Importance of the event

c)

Sleep deprivation

d)

Type A personality

100.

Good focus means you are in the right mental 

a)

mind & brain

b)

time & place

c)

block & area

d)

time & work