ATC Psychology of Injury 4

Question 1

Which athlete is at HIGHEST psychological risk following an injury, based on pre-injury vulnerability factors?

Accepted Answer

A rookie athlete with high trait anxiety and history of depression

Answer

High trait anxiety, limited coping experience, and a history of mental health issues are pre-injury factors that increase psychological risk following injury.

Question 2

Goal setting during rehabilitation is MOST effective when goals are:

Accepted Answer

Short-term, process-oriented, and collaboratively set with the athlete

Answer

Short-term process goals that the athlete helps set provide attainable milestones, enhance self-efficacy, and maintain motivation throughout rehabilitation.

Question 3

An AT observes that an athlete consistently fails to attend rehabilitation sessions without explanation. This behavior MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Avoidance coping and possible psychological distress

Answer

Repeated avoidance of rehabilitation is a behavioral indicator of poor adjustment and may signal underlying psychological distress requiring intervention.

Question 4

Which psychological construct refers to an athlete's belief in their own ability to successfully execute sport-specific tasks after injury?

Accepted Answer

Return-to-sport self-efficacy

Answer

Return-to-sport self-efficacy specifically measures an athlete's confidence in their ability to perform sport tasks safely after an injury.

Question 5

Which of the following describes the concept of athletic identity and its relationship to injury?

Accepted Answer

Athletes with high athletic identity may experience greater identity loss and psychological distress when injured

Answer

When sport is central to an athlete's self-concept, injury threatens their core identity, making them more vulnerable to depression, anxiety, and grief.

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ATC Psychology of Injury 4