Sports Psychology - Study Tool

Question 1

what are the three C’s of self determination?

Answer 1

choice, competence, and care

Question 2

what are the four C’s in excellent athletic performance?

Answer 2

concentration, confidence, composure, and commitment

Question 3

what are some common mental disorders that are common in athletes?

Answer 3

anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders

Question 4

the “ideal performance state” is marked by ___ and ___ efficiency

Answer 4

psychological, physiological

Question 5

what are some similarities between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?

Answer 5

both include being obsessed with one’s own body appearance, fear of gaining weight, often have low self-esteem

Question 6

what is amenorrhea?

Answer 6

when a woman’s period is missed for at least three months

Question 7

which stage of of the stress response process is also known as “fight, flight or freeze”?

Answer 7

the alarm stage

Question 8

True or False: epinephrine is also known as adrenaline

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

what is the difference between distress and eustress?

Answer 9

distress is negative, eustress is positive

Question 10

An injured athlete may feel _____ from the team

Answer 10

alienated/less involved

Question 11

what are some stressors that are common in athletics?

Answer 11

injury, pressure to change weight, changes in teammates/coach

Question 12

what is the Kübler-Ross model?

Answer 12

it is used to model the stages of emotions that an individual faces after a death, but can also be applied to injury in athletes

Question 13

True or False: there are 4 stages in the Kübler-Ross model

Answer 13

FALSE; there are 5 stages ~ Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance

Question 14

what period in reaction to rehab is characterized by fear and/or denial?

Answer 14

immediate post-injury period

Question 15

what is motivational quantity?

Answer 15

the amount/level of motivation

Question 16

what are a few personality traits that make an athlete more prone to injury?

Answer 16

being aggressive, risk-takers, easily distracted, being fearful

Question 17

what is the resistance stage in the stress response process?

Answer 17

when the body adapts to the stressor

Question 18

True or False: the “B” in the Kübler-Ross model stands for “being angry”

Answer 18

FALSE; the “B” stands for bargaining

Question 19

what should an athletic trainer do/show while helping with an injured patient/rehabilitation?

Answer 19

the athletic trainer should show that they care about the patient, give the athlete their full attention, actively listen to the patient, explain the injury, and use encouraging/motivating words

Question 20

what are some common life stressors for athletes?

Answer 20

death of a loved one, change in personal activities/achievements, and moving to a new school

Question 21

what kind of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic) is being established when all three C’s of self-determination are being met?

Answer 21

intrinsic motivation

Question 22

True or False: the “ideal performance state” can also be called “runner’s high” and “in the zone”

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

what are some ways to build/choose confidence?

Answer 23

believe in yourself, talk positively to yourself, and create a plan

Question 24

which mental disorder has the highest mortality rate?

Answer 24

eating disorders

Question 25

True or False: intrinsic motivation can lead to extrinsic

Answer 25

FALSE; extrinsic can lead to intrinsic