Question 1

The process of thinking about the activities required to achieve a desired goal on some scale is known as:

Accepted Answer

Planning is the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.

Question 2

The neck-shoulder check is an example of a momentary relaxation exercise.

Accepted Answer

The neck-shoulder check involves briefly relaxing and releasing tension in the neck and shoulder area, making it a momentary relaxation exercise.

Question 3

Another way to deal with under activation caused by fatigue is to:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

These two words are used synonymously:

Accepted Answer

Activation and arousal are often used interchangeably in psychology to describe a state of being alert and engaged.

Question 5

Sighing with exhalation, rhythmic breathing, and a 5-to-1 breathing count are all exercises that can be used to increase arousal or activation levels.

Accepted Answer

These techniques are generally used to decrease arousal or activation levels, helping to calm the nervous system and reduce stress or anxiety.

Question 6

Continued physiological arousal will, up to a _________, lead to positive effects on performance. However, continued increases in physiological arousal could result in a ___________.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B) threshold; catastrophe. This is based on the Yerkes-Dodson law, which posits that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point. When the level of arousal becomes too high, performance decreases.

Question 7

The twosensations that are emphasized in autogenic training are:

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Autogenic training emphasizes the sensations of warmth and heaviness as part of its relaxation techniques, aiming to induce a state of deep relaxation and reduce stress.

Question 8

Trait anxiety is spontaneous.

Accepted Answer

Trait anxiety refers to a characteristic of an individual that makes them prone to experience anxiety across various situations, indicating it is a stable aspect of personality rather than a spontaneous reaction.

Question 9

Coaches often have four immediate responses to competitive demands perceived as stressful: cognitive, affective, physiological, and behavioral, which, more often than not, negatively influence their coaching style.

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Coaches, like athletes, respond to competitive stress with cognitive (thoughts), affective (emotions), physiological (bodily reactions), and behavioral (actions) responses. These stress responses can negatively influence their coaching style by affecting decision-making, communication, and overall effectiveness.

Question 10

Proper breathing comes from the:

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Proper breathing, especially for deep and efficient breaths, primarily involves the diaphragm, a large muscle located at the base of the lungs. When the diaphragm contracts, it moves downward, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air.

Question 11

Sport psychologists may consider increasing arousal levels to perform a/an _______ function to enhance performance.

Accepted Answer

Increasing arousal levels is considered an energizing function because it helps to stimulate or activate an individual's physical and mental systems, enhancing their performance in sports or other activities. This is in contrast to relaxation or reduction strategies, which aim to decrease arousal levels.

Question 12

Breathing exercises for energy:

Accepted Answer

Breathing exercises are known to result in an optimum activation state, are recommended for athletes to improve performance and focus, and can include various techniques such as imagination breathing and self-talk to enhance energy and concentration.

Question 13

The use and measurements of these would not be helpful with this repressor:

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Cognitive anxiety is a mental state, and therefore cannot be measured by physical means such as sweating, EMG, blood pressure, or heart rate.

Question 14

Which type of nerves control stimulation from the brain to the body?

Accepted Answer

Efferent nerves, also known as motor nerves, are responsible for conveying commands from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body, thereby controlling muscle movements and stimulating glands.

Question 15

Herbert Benson (1975) developed the:

Accepted Answer

Herbert Benson is known for developing the concept of the "Relaxation Response," a physical state of deep rest that changes the physical and emotional responses to stress.

Question 16

Problem-focused strategies aim to possibly ______ the stressor by targeting the cause of the stress in practical ways that tackle the issue.

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused strategies are designed to reduce or remove the stressor by addressing its root cause in a practical manner, rather than merely managing the symptoms of stress.

Question 17

The principle of the double pull is sometimes referred to as:

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The answer of The principle of the double pull is...

Question 18

Momentary muscle relaxation is an alternative progressive muscular relaxation strategy that is best used just prior to batting or serving in tennis or volleyball.

Accepted Answer

Momentary muscle relaxation is designed to quickly reduce tension in the muscles, making it ideal for athletes like batters or servers in tennis or volleyball who need to relax their muscles just before performing a high-precision action.

Question 19

These relaxation exercises take between 10-30 seconds and are best used during performance:

Accepted Answer

Momentary muscle relaxation is a brief relaxation technique that can be used during performance to reduce tension and improve focus.

Question 20

Contemporary anxiety theories do not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contemporary anxiety theories do not include which...

Quiz 12: Understanding and Managing Stress in Sport