CPSS Psychological Performance Factors 2

Question 1

Flow state, as described by Csikszentmihalyi, is most likely to occur when which condition is met?

Accepted Answer

Challenge and skill are in balance at a high level

Answer

Challenge greatly exceeds skill level

Answer

Skill greatly exceeds challenge level

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Arousal is maximally elevated

Question 2

Which psychological intervention strategy involves an athlete replacing irrational or negative thoughts with more balanced, constructive ones?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring

Answer

Thought stopping

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Centering

Answer

Desensitization

Question 3

In sport psychology, mental imagery used to rehearse skills and strategies is most effective when performed using which perspective?

Accepted Answer

A combination of internal and kinesthetic perspectives

Answer

External visual imagery only

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Internal kinesthetic imagery only

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Third-person observational imagery

Question 4

Overtraining syndrome in athletes often includes psychological symptoms. Which of the following is a key psychological indicator of overtraining?

Accepted Answer

Persistent mood disturbance and decreased vigor

Answer

Increased motivation to train

Answer

Elevated mood and energy

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Enhanced concentration during competition

Question 5

Which motivational climate in sport, associated with Ames' Achievement Goal Theory, emphasizes mastery and personal improvement over winning?

Accepted Answer

Mastery-involving climate

Answer

Ego-involving climate

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Performance-involving climate

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Outcome-involving climate

Question 6

A sport scientist wants to measure an athlete's state anxiety immediately before competition. Which validated instrument is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2)

Answer

Profile of Mood States (POMS)

Answer

Sport Orientation Questionnaire (SOQ)

Answer

Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI-28)

Question 7

Which coping strategy involves an athlete focusing on managing emotional responses rather than directly resolving the stressor?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping

Answer

Problem-focused coping

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Avoidance coping

Answer

Approach coping