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11Gen Sport Psychology

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 29mins

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1.

What is one factor to consider when preparing mentally for physical activity? (Fill in the blank)

a)

personal attitudes

b)

weather conditions

c)

type of shoes

d)

number of participants

e)

location of activity

2.

Which of the following is a skill or strategy required for team building?

a)

compromise

b)

personal attitudes

c)

participation

d)

mental imagery

3.

Which of the following is a skill or strategy required for team building?

a)

commitment to group goals

b)

values

c)

positive mental talk

d)

participation

4.

What is one role of mental skills in creating a mind set to improve performance? (Fill in the blank)

a)

know yourself

b)

ignore feedback

c)

avoid practice

d)

focus only on winning

e)

disregard emotions

5.

What is one role of mental skills in creating a mind set to improve performance? (Fill in the blank)

a)

use positive mental talk

b)

ignore feedback from others

c)

focus only on physical training

d)

avoid setting goals

6.

What is one role of mental skills in creating a mind set to improve performance?

a)

believe in yourself

b)

ignore your goals

c)

avoid practice

d)

doubt your abilities

e)

focus on distractions

7.

What is one role of mental skills in creating a mind set to improve performance? (Fill in the blank)

a)

use your mind’s eye (mental imagery)

b)

listen to loud music

c)

eat a heavy meal before performing

d)

ignore your emotions

8.

What is one role of mental skills in creating a mind set to improve performance?

a)

learn from success and failure

b)

ignore feedback from others

c)

avoid setting goals

d)

focus only on physical training

9.

Beliefs are assumed truths about ourselves, about others, and how we expect things to be in the world.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Beliefs are learned and based on ______ / socialisation with others.

a)

interaction

b)

meditation

c)

punishment

d)

imagination

11.

Our experiences in sport help to shape our beliefs either positively or negatively.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Values are what we have learned through the process of socialisation about right and wrong, good and bad.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Values determine behaviour when faced with choices. For example, do I cheat if I know I can get away with it? Values determine your response to this question.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What are attitudes?

a)

A learned response towards people and situations based on an individual's beliefs and values

b)

A set of rules for behaviour

c)

A type of knowledge

d)

None of the above

15.

Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals with positive attitudes towards physical activity?

a)

Participate on an irregular basis

b)

Are likely to achieve goals and experience success

c)

Find physical activity frustrating and boring

d)

Have more stress and a less healthy lifestyle

16.

Individuals with positive attitudes towards physical activity gain satisfaction from participating.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Individuals with negative attitudes towards physical activity find physical activity frustrating and boring.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Fill in the blank: Individuals with positive attitudes towards physical activity have a _______ physical self concept.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

uncertain

19.

Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals with negative attitudes towards physical activity?

a)

Gain satisfaction from participating

b)

Have a negative physical self concept

c)

Have less stress and a healthier lifestyle

d)

Are likely to achieve goals and experience success

20.

Individuals with positive attitudes towards physical activity participate on a regular basis.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which of the following is a skill or strategy required for team building?

a)

Compromise

b)

Competition

c)

Isolation

d)

Selfishness

22.

Which of the following is required for team building?

a)

Commitment to group goals

b)

Individual achievement only

c)

Disregard for others

d)

Lack of trust

23.

Fill in the blank: Using positive ________ talk is a mental skill that helps improve performance.

a)

mental

b)

physical

c)

negative

d)

silent

24.

What is a group?

a)

A collection of individuals who do not interact

b)

A collection of at least two individuals who interact over a period, develop a collective identity and have shared interests, norms and values

c)

A single person working alone

d)

A random gathering of people

25.

Fill in the blank: An aerobics class is considered a ______ because the members have common goals – fitness / weight loss – but do not depend on each other for success in achieving these goals.

a)

group

b)

team

c)

committee

d)

partnership

26.

Fill in the blank: A team is like a group, but they ______ together and depend on each other to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

a)

work

b)

compete

c)

ignore

d)

separate

27.

Is a beach volleyball team an example of a team or a group?

a)

Team

b)

Group

c)

Club

d)

Organization

28.

A group of people meditating do not rely on each other to achieve their goals. Are the people meditating an example of a team or a group?

a)

Group

b)

Team

c)

Committee

d)

Organization

29.

According to Tuckman (1965), what is the first stage of group development?

a)

Storming

b)

Forming

c)

Norming

d)

Performing

30.

Fill in the blank: The stage of group development where the team begins to play and train together, and dispute and conflict are greatest as players compete for roles, is called ________.

a)

Storming

b)

Forming

c)

Performing

d)

Adjourning

31.

Which stage of Tuckman's group development model is characterized by relationships being well understood and commitment to team goals?

a)

A) Forming

b)

B) Storming

c)

C) Norming

d)

D) Performing

32.

Fill in the blank: In the ________ stage, the team is committed to performing well, social and task cohesion levels are optimal, and conflict resolution is swift.

a)

Performing

b)

Forming

c)

Storming

d)

Adjourning

33.

In Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, what is the first stage called?

a)

Forming

b)

Storming

c)

Norming

d)

Performing

34.

In the 'Forming' stage, a high level of guidance is required from the manager.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which of the following is true about individual roles during the 'Forming' stage?

a)

Roles are clearly defined

b)

Individual roles are unclear

c)

Roles are assigned by team members

d)

Roles are not important

36.

Processes are ______ well established during the 'Forming' stage.

a)

not

b)

always

c)

fully

d)

completely

37.

What are group norms in the context of the 'Forming' stage?

a)

Group norms are shared expectations of how group members should behave. They can be both formal and informal and include things such as training expectations, dress codes, etc.

b)

Group norms are the financial contributions required from each group member during the forming stage.

c)

Group norms refer to the physical location where the group meetings are held.

d)

Group norms are the specific tasks assigned to each member at the start of the group.

38.

Group roles refer to the shared expectation of how an individual should behave in a certain position. This includes ______ roles and playing roles.

a)

leadership

b)

support

c)

communication

d)

creative

39.

Conflict between players is common in the Storming stage as team members compete for status and roles.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What do group members start to understand during the Storming stage, even though struggles may erupt?

a)

Group members start to understand how team decisions are made but struggles erupt over approaches, direction and control.

b)

Group members start to understand each other's personal backgrounds and hobbies.

c)

Group members start to understand the final goals and outcomes of the project.

d)

Group members start to understand the technical skills required for the task.

41.

How does Positive self talk benefit performance?

a)

Re-inforces skill learning

b)

Changes bad habits

c)

motivates the performer

d)

builds self confidence

e)

all of the above

42.

Who starts to emerge during the Storming stage of group development?

a)

Dominant group members start to emerge.

b)

The group leader starts to emerge.

c)

Quiet members start to emerge.

d)

External facilitators start to emerge.

43.

A lack of clarity around which aspects can prevent teams from progressing to the next stage during Storming?

a)

A lack of clarity around leadership, authority, rules, policies, norms etc. can prevent teams progressing to the next stage.

b)

A lack of clarity around team celebrations and social events can prevent teams progressing to the next stage.

c)

A lack of clarity around office location and seating arrangements can prevent teams progressing to the next stage.

d)

A lack of clarity around individual hobbies and interests can prevent teams progressing to the next stage.

44.

What do coaches put in place during the Storming stage to help the team?

a)

Coaches put in place strategies to develop social and task cohesion.

b)

Coaches assign individual tasks without team interaction.

c)

Coaches remove all team rules and let members act freely.

d)

Coaches discourage communication among team members.

45.

According to Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, what happens to the team during Stage 3 – Norming? Fill in the blank: Team is now more settled with greater _______ of individuals.

a)

acceptance

b)

conflict

c)

isolation

d)

competition

46.

According to Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, what replaces hostility between team members during Stage 3 – Norming? Fill in the blank: Hostility between team members is replaced by individuals working together to achieve a _______ goal.

a)

common

b)

personal

c)

competitive

d)

unclear

47.

According to Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, which of the following best describes group interactions during Stage 3 – Norming?

a)

Group interactions are more difficult and less productive

b)

Group interactions are easier, more cooperative and productive

c)

Group interactions are competitive and unproductive

d)

Group interactions are unchanged

48.

According to Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, what is the team committed to during Stage 4 – Performing?

a)

The team is committed to performing well and functions at a very high level.

b)

The team is committed to resolving conflicts and clarifying roles.

c)

The team is committed to forming relationships and establishing ground rules.

d)

The team is committed to addressing individual concerns and uncertainties.

49.

According to Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, what are the levels of task and social cohesion during Stage 4 – Performing?

a)

Task and social cohesion levels are very high.

b)

Task cohesion is low, but social cohesion is high.

c)

Task and social cohesion levels are very low.

d)

Task cohesion is high, but social cohesion is low.

50.

According to Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, how does the group work during Stage 4 – Performing?

a)

The group has a very clear vision and works in a very open and trusting atmosphere. Flexibility is the key and hierarchy is of little importance.

b)

The group is still struggling with roles and responsibilities, and conflicts are common.

c)

The group is focused on individual tasks rather than collective goals, and communication is limited.

d)

The group is just beginning to form and members are unsure of their roles.

51.

What is group cohesion?

a)

The process of dividing a group into smaller teams

b)

The extent to which a group stays together and united in the pursuit of common goals and objectives

c)

The ability of a group to compete against others

d)

The number of members in a group

52.

Task cohesion refers to how committed team members are to achieving their pre-determined common performance goal.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Fill in the blank: Cohesion can be regarded as "the _____" which holds people together.

a)

glue

b)

thread

c)

wall

d)

rope

54.

A team can win a match even if its members are not socially cohesive, as long as they are highly task motivated.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

According to the passage, can a team in a social competition have little task cohesion but still have high social cohesion?

a)

True

b)

False

56.

(a)   involves talking or thinking to yourself prior to or during performance