Module 16 - Psychology in Sports Performance

Question 1

The ability to only hold a limited amount of information in the mind at one time.

Answer 1

Limited channel capacity

Question 2

Maintaining awareness and focus on relevant cues over a period fo time and shifting focus when necessary.

Answer 2

Concentration

Question 3

The ability to focus on relevant cues.

Answer 3

Selective attention

Question 4

A task-associated piece of information that may signal a need for action.

Answer 4

Relevant cue

Question 5

A distraction; a cue that takes attention away from the task.

Answer 5

Irrelevant cue

Question 6

The ability to assess environmental surroundings specifically in competitive environments and make appropriate decisions based on the situation, often under pressure and time demands.

Answer 6

Situational awareness

Question 7

The median length of time during which thought content remains on target:

Answer 7

Approximately 5 seconds

Question 8

The inner and outer dialogue that forms thoughts and shared ideas.

Answer 8

Self-talk

Question 9

Rituals that occur before, during, or after games that develop into habits when performed consistently.

Answer 9

Routines

Question 10

The observation of one-self in a systematic way, typically to produce more desirable behaviors.

Answer 10

Self-monitoring

Question 11

The observation of the positive aspects of a performance in a systematic way, typically to produce more desirable behaviors.

Answer 11

Positive self-monitoring

Question 12

The direction and intensity of one’s efforts.

Answer 12

Motivation

Question 13

A somatic anxiety-reduction technique focusing on breathing technique and imagery.

Answer 13

Breath control

Question 14

A somatic anxiety-reducing technique involving tensing and relaxing specific muscles in a progressive manner from one major muscle group to another until all muscle groups are completely relaxed.

Answer 14

Progressive relaxation

Question 15

A cognitive relaxation technique in which a person meditates without a spirtual or religious aspect.

Answer 15

Relaxation response

Question 16

A process to manage stress when feeling overwhelmed by demands placed upon oneself.

Answer 16

Coping

Question 17

A type of coping that focuses on altering or managing the problem that causes stress.

Answer 17

Problem-focused coping

Question 18

A type of coping that focuses on regulating emotional responses to the problem that causes stress for the individual.

Answer 18

Emotion-focused coping

Question 19

A leadership style in which the focus is on developing interpersonal relationships.

Answer 19

Relationship-oriented

Question 20

A leadership style in which the focus is on getting the task done.

Answer 20

Task-oriented

Question 21

The qualities of a model to get buy-in by athletes that follows the acronym TARGET.

Answer 21

Task, authority, reward, grouping, evaluation, timing.

Question 22

Which of the following is defined as maintaining awareness of relevant cues over a period of time and shifting focus when necessary?

Answer 22

Concentration

Question 23

Which of the following techniques involves cycles of tensing and releasing specific muscles from one muscle group to another?

Answer 23

Progressive relaxation

Question 24

A coach who encourages an athlete to believe in his or her own ability is using which of the following strategies?

Answer 24

Positive focus and orientation

Question 25

An athlete who is able to systematically overcome the physical and mental stressors placed on her demonstrates which of the following?

Answer 25

Coping

Question 26

A coach may observe an athlete in low-pressure, mid-level, and high-pressure situations in practices and competitions to identify which of the following?

Answer 26

Optimal arousal level

Question 27

A quarterback’s ability to know what down it is, what play to call, how many hards are needed, and what routes his receivers are running demonstrates which of the following?

Answer 27

Situational awareness

Question 28

Knowing who is pitching in a baseball game is an example of?

Answer 28

Relevant cue

Question 29

Which of the following techniques produces the best response to cognitive anxiety?

Answer 29

Relaxation response

Question 30

Which of the following terms explains why it is important for an athlete to eliminate inappropriate cues and pay attention to relevant cues to achieve optimal performance?

Answer 30

Limited channel capacity

Question 31

Which of the following argues that somatic-based techniques produce the best results for athletes with high levels of physiological anxiety?

Answer 31

The matching hypothesis

Question 32

Which of the following strategies essentially holds a mirror up to the athlete to reflect his or her progress compared to his or her goals?

Answer 32

Self-monitoring

Question 33

A volleyball player who bounces the ball three times and spins it in her left hand before she serves demonstrates which performance enhancing technique?

Answer 33

Routines

Question 34

Which of the following questions would be beneficial to ask a pitcher who is struggling to throw strikes?

Answer 34

Are you focused on your release point?

Question 35

Which of the following terms refers to the direction and intensity of one’s efforts?

Answer 35

Motivation

Question 36

Which of the following is the critical variable for athletes interpreting their arousal as facilitative rather than debilitative?

Answer 36

Sense of control