SCS Mental Performance & Sports Psychology 2

Question 1

Which relaxation technique involves systematically tensing and releasing muscle groups to reduce physical and psychological tension?

Accepted Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation

Answer

Autogenic training

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Diaphragmatic breathing

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Mindfulness meditation

Question 2

Pre-competition anxiety that enhances performance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Facilitative anxiety

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Debilitative anxiety

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Cognitive overload

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State anxiety disorder

Question 3

What is 'attentional focus' as it relates to sports psychology?

Accepted Answer

The direction and width of an athlete's concentration during performance

Answer

The ability to memorize game strategies

Answer

Motivational intensity during training

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The athlete's perception of their physical fitness

Question 4

Which intervention best helps an athlete who exhibits negative self-talk that undermines performance?

Accepted Answer

Thought stopping and cognitive restructuring

Answer

Increased training volume

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Extended rest periods

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Lowering competitive goals

Question 5

In sport psychology, 'burnout' in athletes is primarily characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Emotional and physical exhaustion, reduced sense of accomplishment, and sport devaluation

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Acute muscle soreness after training

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Excessive arousal during competition

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Overconfidence leading to poor performance

Question 6

A coach wants to build team cohesion. Which of the following strategies is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Establishing clear roles, shared goals, and team-building activities

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Reducing individual player recognition

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Assigning rotating roles with no consistency

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Eliminating all performance feedback

Question 7

What is 'psychological momentum' in sport?

Accepted Answer

A positive or negative shift in energy and confidence that affects performance sequence

Answer

An athlete's resting heart rate trend over a training cycle

Answer

The rate at which mental fatigue accumulates during competition

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An athlete's ability to sustain motivation across a season