Final

Question 1

three roles of a sports psychologists

Answer 1

1. research
2. teaching
3. consulting

Question 2

four steps in delivering a theory

Answer 2

1. describing
2. predicting
3. controlling
4. explaining

Question 3

phychophysiological orientation

Answer 3

automatic feedback of an expert marksman

Question 4

social psychological orientation

Answer 4

how a leaders style influences group cohesion

Question 5

cognitive orientation

Answer 5

studying the differences between the confidence and anxiety among players with or without burnout

Question 6

psychological core

Answer 6

deep belief

Question 7

typical response

Answer 7

The way one typically adjusts or responds to

the environment

Question 8

trait

Answer 8

a behavior

Question 9

state

Answer 9

an environment

Question 10

2 do’s and don’ts of personality testing

Answer 10

do’s
1.DO inform participants about the purpose of
the personality test and exactly how it will be
used.
2.DO use both state and trait measures of
personality.
don’ts
1.DON’T use personality tests to decide who
makes a team or program and who doesn’t.
2.DON’T give or interpret personality tests
unless you are qualified to do so by the APA
or another certifying organization.

Question 11

extrinsic rewards and their influence on intrinsic motivation

Answer 11

extrinsic rewards undermine intrinsic motivation

Question 12

frustration aggression theory and revised theory

Answer 12

Frustration Aggression Theory is the direct result of a frustration that occurs because of goal blockage or failure.
Revised Frustration Aggression Theory- Combines elements of frustration aggression theory with social learning theory

Question 13

principles of behavior programs

Answer 13

1. target the behaviors you want to change\
2. define the targeted behaviors\
3. record behaviors

Question 14

competition vs. cooperation

Answer 14

competition is groups compared to each other during an event.
cooperation is collected achievement from a group working together.

Question 15

how we choose and monitor behaviors

Answer 15

1. direct observation of many behaviors
2. athlete self monitoring
3. videotape of practices

Question 16

factors influencing intrinsic behaviors

Answer 16

1. success and failure
2. confidence in the task
3. coaches’ behavior

Question 17

motivation

Answer 17

the direction and intensity of effort

Question 18

empathy

Answer 18

being in the persons shoes

Question 19

types of communication

Answer 19

1. between two people
2. signals
3. being silent

Question 20

theories of group development

Answer 20

1. the linear perspective
2. the cyclical (life Cycle) perspective
3. the pendular perspective

Question 21

factors related to team climate

Answer 21

1. distinctiveness (a team name)
2. proximity (team interaction)
3. social support

Question 22

organizational roles: coach, manager, leader

Answer 22

Coach- appointed or prescribed leader
manager- a person who takes care of things such as, scheduling, budgeting, and organization
leader- captain of a team

Question 23

psychological skills training

Answer 23

1. enhance performance
2. increase enjoyment
3. achieve greater self-satisfaction

Question 24

imagery

Answer 24

visualization, mental rehearsal, mental practice, creating or re-creating an experience in your mind

Question 25

self confidence- what is it, how to develop it and what advantages does it bring

Answer 25

self confidence is a belief in yourself and your abilities. you can develop self confidence by preparation the advantages it brings

Question 26

optimal confidence

Answer 26

involves being so convinced that you will achieve your goals that you strive hard to do so

Question 27

internal distractions

Answer 27

1. attending to past events 2. attending to future events 3. choking under pressure 4. fatigue

Question 28

external distractions

Answer 28

1. Visual distractions 2. Auditory distractions 3. Gamesmanship

Question 29

hope-what is it is, how its developed, and what advantages does it produce

Answer 29

hope is an overall perception that a goal can be met. its developed by People high in hope have a sense of goal directed determination. the advantages it produces are psychological adjustment, achievement, problem solving, and health.

Question 30

burnout- what is it and how to avoid it

Answer 30

burnout is low motivation, lack of caring, and anxiety. how to avoid it- conflicting demands, training in many sports year round, and athletes starting to train at younger ages.

Question 31

runners high

Answer 31

euphoric sensation, usually unexpected, of heightened well being,an enhanced appreciation of nature, and transcendence of time and space

Question 32

signs of poor adjustment to an injury

Answer 32

1. denial 2. guilt 3. dwelling on minor complaints

Question 33

reactions to being injured

Answer 33

1. identity loss 2. fear and anxiety 3. lack of confidence 4. performance decrements

Question 34

barriers to maintaining a physical fitness program and what keeps us in one

Answer 34

1. health issues 2. inconvenience 3. lack of social support 4. lack of motivation and energy 5. lack of time and money what keeps us in one- spouse support, keeping exercise to moderate intensity, early involvement in physical activity.

Question 35

over training

Answer 35

short cycle of training during which athletes expose | themselves to excessive training loads that are near maximum capacity

Question 36

social learning theory

Answer 36

Aggression is learned through observing others (modeling) and then having similar behavior reinforced

Question 37

sport aggression

Answer 37

Any form of behavior directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment

Question 38

bracket morality

Answer 38

Many athletes view aggression as inappropriate in general but appropriate in the sport environment.

Question 39

coping with stress

Answer 39

athletes who don't cope with stress may experience a decrease in performance

Question 40

exercise advantages in relation to anxiety, stress, depression, and injuries

Answer 40

reductions in muscle tension Structural changes in the brain increases oxygen delivery to the brain increase in cerebral blood flow