CPSS Psychological Performance Factors 3

Question 1

Burnout in athletes is characterized by three dimensions. Which of the following correctly represents all three dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced accomplishment

Answer

Sport burnout is defined by emotional and physical exhaustion, cynicism or devaluation toward sport, and a reduced sense of accomplishment, paralleling the Maslach burnout framework.

Question 2

The concept of psychological safety in team environments is most directly associated with which performance-related outcome?

Accepted Answer

Greater willingness to take risks and share feedback

Answer

Psychological safety — the belief that one can speak up, take risks, or make mistakes without punishment — enables athletes and staff to share honest feedback, driving team learning and performance.

Question 3

In the context of sport performance, which term describes an athlete's tendency to perform worse in competition than in practice due to pressure?

Accepted Answer

Choking under pressure

Answer

Choking under pressure refers to a significant performance decrement in high-stakes situations, often caused by self-monitoring, distraction, or excessive arousal.

Question 4

Which psychological skill involves using a brief, controllable physical act (e.g., deep breath, adjusting glove) to help an athlete refocus and regain composure?

Accepted Answer

Pre-performance routine

Answer

A pre-performance routine is a structured sequence of physical and mental actions that prepares the athlete for execution, helping to refocus attention and reduce distraction.

Question 5

According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which three psychological needs must be met for athletes to experience autonomous motivation?

Accepted Answer

Competence, autonomy, and relatedness

Answer

SDT (Deci & Ryan) identifies competence, autonomy, and relatedness as the three basic psychological needs that, when satisfied, promote intrinsic and autonomous forms of motivation.

CPSS - Certified Performance and Sport Scientist Practice Test

CPSS - Certified Performance and Sport Scientist Practice Test

CPSS Psychological Performance Factors 3