Question 1

A boxer wishes to move up a weight class during the season so she can compete successfully at a higher weight.She weighs herself weekly to assure she is on task.Which guideline of goal setting is she most closely following?

Accepted Answer

The boxer is following the guideline of setting measurable goals by weighing herself weekly to track her progress towards moving up a weight class.

Question 2

Which of the following is an assessment tool that allows for the identification of an athlete's performance- related strength and weakness?

Accepted Answer

Performance profiling is designed to identify an athlete's performance-related strengths and weaknesses. It helps coaches and athletes develop personalized training programs to improve performance. A is a questionnaire that measures the clarity and detail of an athlete's mental imagery, B measures an athlete's use of mental imagery in sport, and C assesses an athlete's mental skills such as goal-setting, self-talk, and relaxation.

Question 3

Which is a common myth about sport psychology interventions identified in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

The common myth identified in the textbook is that athletes only need a sport psychology consultant when they are performing poorly. This is not true as sport psychology interventions can assist athletes in enhancing their performance, managing distractions, and improving their overall well-being, even if they are performing well already.

Question 4

Which of the following encompasses the two broad categories of association and disassociation?

Accepted Answer

Attentional focus encompasses both association and disassociation. It refers to the deliberate allocation and concentration of attention on a particular stimulus or set of stimuli, which can involve either linking or unlinking different elements of a perceptual scene.

Question 5

A middle distance runner who intends to win the race and finish with a personal best is demonstrating which type of goal?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A middle distance runner who intends to...

Question 6

A wrestler who is competing in a Canadian Interuniversity Sport competition and just wants to give his best effort in his next match is violating what important goal setting recommendation?

Accepted Answer

The goal of "giving his best effort" is not specific. Specific goals are clear and detailed, which helps in creating a focused plan to achieve them.

Question 7

An athlete who uses self- talk to build self- confidence and stay focused is demonstrating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Motivational self-talk involves using positive affirmations and statements to build self-confidence and maintain focus. This is often used by athletes to improve their performance and stay motivated during difficult situations. A is incorrect because instructional self-talk involves giving oneself specific instructions and cues for executing a particular skill. C and D are both types of self-talk, but they do not specifically relate to building confidence or maintaining focus. Covert verbalization refers to thinking to oneself without speaking out loud, while overt verbalization involves speaking out loud to oneself.

Question 8

A hockey player who concentrates on getting back on defence and finishing her body checks is demonstrating which type of goal?

Accepted Answer

The player's focus on getting back on defence and finishing body checks are actions that are part of a process-oriented goal, which emphasizes the actions and behaviours needed to achieve success rather than simply achieving a specific outcome or performance standard.

Question 9

An archer who does relaxation and imagery exercises on a regular basis archer is in which phase of psychological skills training?

Accepted Answer

The Practice phase involves regularly using psychological skills like relaxation and imagery to enhance performance.

Question 10

A second- string high school basketball player in his senior year who is short,slow,and possesses average skills has aspirations of eventually being a starter on an NBA team.Which guideline of goal setting is he violating?

Accepted Answer

The student is violating the realistic guideline as his goal of being a starter on an NBA team despite being short, slow, and possessing average skills is not feasible or realistic.

Question 11

A fatigued middle- distance runner in the last 500 metres of a race starts to silently repeat the words strong,powerful,and smooth.Which type of attention control strategy is being used?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fatigued middle- distance runner in the...

Question 12

Temporal occlusion examines which characteristics of performance that people use to make a correct response?

Accepted Answer

Temporal occlusion involves removing certain portions of a video or image to examine the importance of different temporal cues in making correct responses. Therefore, the correct choice would be the amount of time.

Question 13

A basketball player who intends to shoot 80% from the free- throw line in a championship game is demonstrating which type of goal?

Accepted Answer

A performance goal is focused on achieving a specific level of performance or proficiency, which in this case is shooting 80% from the free-throw line. The other types of goals, outcome and product, are focused on achieving a specific outcome or end result, such as winning the game, and process goals are focused on the specific steps or actions that lead to achieving the outcome.

Question 14

Which one of the following dimensions should be used as a guide when developing self- talk interventions for athletes?

Accepted Answer

Self-talk should be motivating to help athletes develop a positive mindset and enhance their performance. Option A is incorrect as self-talk can be both covert and overt. Option B is incorrect as using negative self-talk can be detrimental to an athlete's confidence and performance. Option D is incorrect as athletes should be actively involved in developing their own self-talk statements.

Question 15

An athlete who uses self- talk to remember the mechanics of a skill is demonstrating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Instructional self-talk involves a person talking themselves through the physical mechanics of a skill or task. In this case, the athlete is using self-talk to remember the mechanics of a skill, which falls under instructional self-talk. Cognitive self-talk is more related to problem-solving and decision-making, informational self-talk involves reminding oneself of facts or strategies, and motivational self-talk focuses on encouraging and motivating oneself.

Question 16

A baseball player listening to music before competing is doing so for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

Listening to music before competing can help increase arousal, which can lead to a higher level of performance. By listening to music with a fast tempo or strong beat, an athlete can get their heart rate up and increase energy levels. This can help them feel more ready and focused when they step onto the field.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most commonly used performance enhancement strategy in sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

Goal setting is considered the most commonly used and effective performance enhancement strategy in sport psychology. It involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to improve performance. Goal setting helps athletes to focus their efforts, enhance motivation, and track their progress towards achieving their objectives. Arousal regulation, imagery, and self-talk are also commonly used strategies but not as widely implemented and studied as goal setting.

Question 18

A sport psychology consultant who is helping a volleyball player learn how to set goals and how to concentrate better is using which phase of psychological skills training?

Accepted Answer

The Acquisition phase of Psychological Skills Training involves teaching the athlete various mental skills and strategies such as goal setting and concentration. Therefore, the sport psychology consultant in this scenario is in the Acquisition phase as they are teaching the volleyball player the skills they need to improve their mental game.

Question 19

A curler who imagines herself to be confident in front of a crowd at the Olympic trials is using which function of the analytic model of imagery?

Accepted Answer

The curler is using imagery to enhance her confidence, which aligns with the motivational general-mastery function, focusing on mental toughness and confidence.

Question 20

An athlete who is practising imagining an accurate badminton serve is using which function of the analytic model of imagery?

Accepted Answer

The cognitive specific function of imagery involves mentally rehearsing specific skills and movements in order to improve performance. Imagining an accurate badminton serve falls under this category.

Quiz 14: Sport Psychology Interventions