AAU Sports Psychology & Mental Performance 2

Question 1

Which breathing technique is commonly taught to athletes to reduce pre-competition somatic anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragmatic breathing

Answer

Chest breathing

Answer

Apneic breathing

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Paradoxical breathing

Question 2

An athlete who attributes a loss to 'bad luck' rather than effort is demonstrating which psychological concept?

Accepted Answer

External locus of control

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Positive self-talk

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Internal locus of control

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Self-determination

Question 3

In sport psychology, 'choking' under pressure is most often associated with which phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Over-arousal and increased self-consciousness

Answer

Increased flow state

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Optimal arousal maintenance

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Reduced cognitive load

Question 4

Which goal type focuses on an athlete's personal improvement and skill mastery rather than defeating others?

Accepted Answer

Process goals

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Outcome goals

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Social comparison goals

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Ego goals

Question 5

A young AAU sprinter is experiencing burnout. Which factor is LEAST likely to contribute to athletic burnout?

Accepted Answer

High autonomy in training decisions

Answer

Overtraining

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Lack of enjoyment

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Chronic stress

Question 6

Which motivational orientation is associated with participation in sport for the enjoyment and mastery of the activity itself?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

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Extrinsic motivation

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Amotivation

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Identified regulation

Question 7

A coach uses a post-game meeting to focus on controllable performance factors rather than the final score. This approach best supports:

Accepted Answer

Mastery climate

Answer

Ego orientation

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External attribution

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Outcome orientation