CCSP Sports Psychology & Mental Performance Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which psychological theory proposes that athletic performance follows an inverted-U relationship with arousal level, where moderate arousal produces optimal performance?
Answer: Yerkes-Dodson Law
The Yerkes-Dodson Law describes the inverted-U relationship between arousal and performance, with an optimal midpoint varying by task complexity.
A CCSP is evaluating an athlete who reports persistent performance anxiety, social withdrawal, and loss of motivation after a serious injury. Which condition should be considered first in the differential?
Answer: Post-injury depression or adjustment disorder
Persistent low mood, withdrawal, and loss of motivation following injury are hallmark features of post-injury depression or adjustment disorder requiring clinical screening.
Which validated screening tool is commonly recommended for identifying psychological distress and depression risk in injured athletes?
Answer: Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
The PHQ-9 is a validated, widely used 9-item depression screening instrument appropriate for clinical use with injured athletes.
An athlete describes a mental state of complete absorption in performance, effortless action, and intrinsic enjoyment. This optimal psychological state is best described as:
Answer: Flow state
Csikszentmihalyi's 'flow state' describes total absorption, effortlessness, and intrinsic motivation during optimal performance.
Which mental skill involves an athlete using positive internal monologue to regulate emotions and maintain focus during competition?
Answer: Self-talk
Self-talk refers to the internal dialogue athletes use to influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors during training and competition.
The fear of re-injury is one of the most significant psychological barriers to return to sport. Which psychometrically validated tool specifically measures kinesiophobia (fear of movement/re-injury) in athletes?
Answer: Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)
The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) is the most widely used validated instrument to quantify fear of movement and re-injury in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.