BHK Sport and Exercise Psychology 3

Question 1

In the SMART goal-setting framework used in sport psychology, the letters stand for:

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — a framework that ensures goals are clearly defined and realistically attainable within a set timeframe.

Question 2

Social loafing in team sport contexts refers to:

Accepted Answer

Reduced individual effort exerted when working as part of a group

Answer

Social loafing is the phenomenon where individuals reduce their personal effort when performing as part of a group, often because individual contributions become less identifiable.

Question 3

Mental imagery in sport is most effective when it is:

Accepted Answer

Vivid, controllable, and engages multiple sensory modalities

Answer

Research consistently shows that mental imagery is most beneficial when it is vivid, under the athlete's deliberate control, and incorporates visual, kinesthetic, and auditory senses.

Question 4

Group cohesion in sport psychology is measured along which two primary dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Social cohesion and task cohesion

Answer

The Group Environment Questionnaire assesses task cohesion (team commitment to shared goals) and social cohesion (interpersonal attraction and enjoyment of the group), the two primary dimensions of team unity.

Question 5

Albert Bandura's concept of self-efficacy refers to:

Accepted Answer

Confidence in one's ability to successfully perform a specific task

Answer

Self-efficacy, per Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, is the situation-specific belief that one can successfully execute the behaviors required to produce a desired outcome on a particular task.

BHK - Bachelor of Kinesiology Practice Test

BHK - Bachelor of Kinesiology Practice Test

BHK Sport and Exercise Psychology 3