BHK Sport and Exercise Psychology

Question 1

According to Self-Determination Theory, which type of motivation is associated with the highest level of psychological well-being and persistence?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

Answer

Intrinsic motivation — doing an activity for inherent satisfaction — is associated with the highest psychological well-being and long-term persistence in self-determination theory.

Question 2

The Inverted-U hypothesis (Yerkes-Dodson law) predicts that athletic performance peaks at:

Accepted Answer

Moderate arousal levels

Answer

The Inverted-U hypothesis proposes that performance improves as arousal increases to a moderate optimal level, then declines if arousal continues to rise beyond that point.

Question 3

Self-Determination Theory identifies three basic psychological needs. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Achievement

Answer

Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan) identifies competence, autonomy, and relatedness as the three fundamental psychological needs; achievement is not one of them.

Question 4

In Achievement Goal Theory, a mastery (task) goal orientation is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Focusing on personal skill improvement

Answer

A mastery goal orientation centers on developing personal competence and improving skills, using personal progress rather than social comparison as the standard of success.

Question 5

Competitive trait anxiety is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A stable tendency to perceive competitive situations as threatening

Answer

Competitive trait anxiety is a stable personality predisposition that leads individuals to perceive competitive situations as threatening and respond with elevated state anxiety.

BHK - Bachelor of Kinesiology Practice Test

BHK - Bachelor of Kinesiology Practice Test

BHK Sport and Exercise Psychology