ATC Psychology of Injury 2

Question 1

An athlete becomes tearful and states 'I'll never be the same after this injury.' Which psychological response best describes this reaction?

Accepted Answer

Catastrophizing cognition

Answer

Catastrophizing involves magnifying the perceived severity of a situation, leading to extreme negative thinking about outcomes.

Question 2

The biopsychosocial model of injury response emphasizes that recovery is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Biological, psychological, and social factors together

Answer

The biopsychosocial model recognizes that injury recovery is shaped by the interaction of physical, mental, and social/environmental factors.

Question 3

Which cognitive appraisal theory best explains why two athletes with the same injury may have vastly different psychological responses?

Accepted Answer

Lazarus and Folkman's stress and coping model

Answer

Lazarus and Folkman's model proposes that an individual's appraisal of a stressor—not the stressor itself—determines their emotional and coping response.

Question 4

A college soccer player avoids returning to sport despite medical clearance due to fear of re-injury. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Kinesiophobia

Answer

Kinesiophobia is an excessive, debilitating fear of physical movement or activity stemming from a perception of vulnerability to re-injury.

Question 5

Which behavioral sign would MOST concern an AT regarding an athlete's psychological response to injury?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawing from teammates and refusing to attend practices

Answer

Social withdrawal and disengagement from the team environment are significant red flags indicating poor psychological adjustment to injury.

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ATC Psychology of Injury 2