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PSYC 460 Week 1 to 8 Quizzes Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwaid.com/shop/psyc-460-week-1-to-8-quizzes/ Week One Quiz - Psychological make-up Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 Points Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points Trait anxiety refers to _________ anxiety, whereas state anxiety refers to __________ anxiety. A.general; momentary B.momentary; general C.competitive; noncompetitive D.noncompetitive; competitive Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points The phenomenological approach to personality is consistent with the interactional approach except that it focuses on A.the individual's interpretation of the situation and himself or herself B.the traits of an individual C.the situation a person is dealing with at the time D.the behavior of the individual E.the outcome of the behavior Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is not a subscale from the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory? A.concentration B.coachability

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PSYC 460 Week 1 to 8 QuizzesClick Link Below To Buy:http://hwaid.com/shop/psyc-460-week-1-to-8-quizzes/ Week One Quiz - Psychological make-up Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 PointsQuestion 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsTrait anxiety refers to _________ anxiety, whereas state anxiety refers to __________ anxiety. A.general; momentary B.momentary; general C.competitive; noncompetitive D.noncompetitive; competitive Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe phenomenological approach to personality is consistent with the interactional approach except that it focuses on A.the individual's interpretation of the situation and himself or herself B.the traits of an individual C.the situation a person is dealing with at the time D.the behavior of the individual E.the outcome of the behavior Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is not a subscale from the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory? A.concentration B.coachability C.goal setting D.imagery E.freedom from worry Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsTest anxiety is an example of a A.trait measure B.state measure C.situation-specific trait measure D.situation-specific state measure Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe situational approach to personality assumes that A.individuals behave differently across situations B.individuals behave similarly across situations C.if the situation is strong, the effect of personality traits would be minimal D.a and b E.a and c Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsEysenck and Eysenck argue that personality can best be understood by focusing on which of the following traits? A.emotionality and stability B.introversion and extroversion C.relaxation and anxiety D.a and b Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe trait approach to personality assumes that A.people behave differently in different situations B.people behave similarly in different situations C.personality does not change much over time D.a and c E.b and cQuestion 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe most superficial and therefore most easily changed part of a personality structure is its A.psychological core B.role-related behavior C.typical responses D.belief systemQuestion 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsRecent research has been critical of some of the findings concerning the relationship between mood states and performance. Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for using mood profiling with elite athletes? A.Use it as a monitor of training load. B.Use it as a monitor of the acclimatization process. C.Use it as a predictor of team success. D.Use it as a monitor of emotional response to injury. E.Use it for identification of overtrained athletes.Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe "big five" model of personality is important because these five characteristics A.represent a cognitive approach to personality B.are consistent with a behavioral approach to personality C.have been found to exist across individuals D.represent a state approach to personality E.are consistent with Morgan's mental health modelQuestion 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAccording to results from in-depth interviews with Olympic athletes, medalists exhibited which of the following mental strategies? A.less positive self-talk B.more extensive mental preparation C.better preparedness for unforeseen negative events D.b and c E.a and bQuestion 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsResearch in the general psychological literature indicates that nature (i.e., genetics) generally accounts for approximately what percentage of behavior? A.1

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Week One Quiz - Psychological make-up

Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 Points

Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsTrait anxiety refers to _________ anxiety, whereas state anxiety refers to __________ anxiety.

A.general; momentary

B.momentary; general

C.competitive; noncompetitive D.noncompetitive; competitive

Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe phenomenological approach to personality is consistent with the interactional approach except that it focuses on

A.the individual's interpretation of the situation and himself or herself B.the traits of an individual

C.the situation a person is dealing with at the time

D.the behavior of the individual

E.the outcome of the behavior

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is not a subscale from the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory?

A.concentration

B.coachability

C.goal setting

D.imagery

E.freedom from worry

Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsTest anxiety is an example of a

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A.trait measure

B.state measure

C.situation-specific trait measure

D.situation-specific state measure

Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe situational approach to personality assumes that

A.individuals behave differently across situations

B.individuals behave similarly across situations

C.if the situation is strong, the effect of personality traits would be minimal D.a and b

E.a and c Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsEysenck and Eysenck argue that personality can best be understood by focusing on which of the following traits?

A.emotionality and stability

B.introversion and extroversion C.relaxation and anxiety

D.a and b

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe trait approach to personality assumes that

A.people behave differently in different situations B.people behave similarly in different situations

C.personality does not change much over time

D.a and c

E.b and c

Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe most superficial and therefore most easily changed part of a personality structure is its

A.psychological core

B.role-related behavior

C.typical responses

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D.belief system

Question 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsRecent research has been critical of some of the findings concerning the relationship between mood states and performance. Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for using mood profiling with elite athletes?

A.Use it as a monitor of training load.

B.Use it as a monitor of the acclimatization process.

C.Use it as a predictor of team success.

D.Use it as a monitor of emotional response to injury. E.Use it for identification of overtrained athletes.

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe "big five" model of personality is important because these five characteristics

A.represent a cognitive approach to personality

B.are consistent with a behavioral approach to personality C.have been found to exist across individuals

D.represent a state approach to personality

E.are consistent with Morgan's mental health model

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAccording to results from in-depth interviews with Olympic athletes, medalists exhibited which of the following mental strategies?

A.less positive self-talk

B.more extensive mental preparation

C.better preparedness for unforeseen negative events D.b and c

E.a and bQuestion 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsResearch in the general psychological literature indicates that nature (i.e., genetics) generally accounts for approximately what percentage of behavior?

A.10 to 20%

B.20 to 30%

C.30 to 40%

D.50 to 60% E.80 to 90%

Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIn the iceberg profile developed by Morgan, which of the following psychological characteristics that successful athletes display is typically above the mean of the population?

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A.anxiety

B.anger

C.fatigue

D.vigor

E.confusion

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe research investigating the personality profiles of athletes and nonathletes has found that

A.no specific personality profile distinguishes athletes from nonathletes B.athletes have higher levels of anxiety than nonathletes

C.athletes are more introverted than nonathletes

D.athletes have higher levels of self-esteem than nonathletes

Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following statements about exercise and personality is (are) true?

A.There is a positive relationship between exercise and self-concept.

B.Exercise has consistently been related to changes from Type A behavior to Type B behavior. C.Exercise participation is highly correlated with anxietyl.

D.a and b

E.a and c

Week Two Quiz

Part 1 of 1 - 14.0/ 15.0 Points

Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsParticipant motivation is usually the result of

A.personal factors

B.situational factors C.a combination of personal and situational factors D.the history of success or failure

Question 2 of 15 0.0/ 1.0 PointsAn effective technique to use to change undesirable motives of a participant is

A.behavior modification

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B.cognitive intervention

C.rational emotive therapy

D.cognitive restructuring

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following statements is (are) true

A.Mastery goals should be used more often than outcome goals.

B.Feedback to athletes should emphasize attributing their success to high ability and high effort. C.Lack of ability, rather than lack of effort, should be emphasized after a failure.

D.a and b

Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT one of the major motives for participating in sport and exercise?

A.having fun

B.being with friends C.improving skills

D.pleasing parents

Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points"A disposition to strive for satisfaction when making comparisons with some standard of excellence in the presence of evaluative others" is the definition of which of the following?

A.achievement motivation

B.competitiveness

C.self-esteem

D.self-confidence

Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe interactional view of motivation claims that motivation is an interaction of which two factors?

A.person and situation

B.goals and coach's style C.personality and goals

D.personality and needs

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich is the most widely endorsed view of motivation taken by sport psychologists?

A.trait-centered

B.situational

C.interactional

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D.individual

Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsMotivated behavior is primarily a function of individual characteristics. This is consistent with which view of motivation?

A.trait-centered

B.situational

C.individual

D.interactional

Question 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIn a general sense, motivation can be defined as

A.the intensity and direction of one's effort B.the direction and width of one's effort

C.the intensity of one's effort

D.the direction of one's effort

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe principles of reinforcement are complex because

A.different people react differently to the same reinforcement B.people are unable to repeat the desired behavior

C.they apply to males but not females

D.a and b

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsBehavioral coaching, behavior modification, and contingency management have in common the goal of

A.structuring practices through the systematic use of reinforcement B.changing practices monthly to increase learning

C.changing practices daily to increase performance

D.a and c

Question 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is (are) NOT among the principles of punishment?

A.Punish the behavior, not the person.

B.Do not use physical activity as a punishment. C.Impose punishment in a personal way.

D.a and c

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Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe additive approach to the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation suggests that

A.internal and external motivation are unrelated

B.intrinsic plus extrinsic motivation equal more motivation C.extrinsic rewards undermine intrinsic motivation

D.a and b

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsBesides rewarding the outcome of a person's performance (success), other areas that should be rewarded include

A.effort

B.emotional and social skills

C.correct performance of the skill itself D.all of the above

Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following statements is (are) true?

A.A continuous reinforcement is best in the early stages of learning.

B.An intermittent schedule of reinforcement is best once the skill is well learned.

C.Behaviors reinforced on a continuous schedule persist longer than those reinforced on an intermittent schedule. D.a and b

Week Three Quiz - Stress, Anxiety & Arousal

Part 1 of 1 - 13.0/ 15.0 Points

Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe results of Weinberg and Hunt's (1976) study on college students with high and low trait anxiety demonstrated that

A.increased muscle soreness contributed to inferior performance

B.increased muscle tension contributed to inferior performance

C.increased coordination difficulties contributed to inferior performance D.a and c

E.b and c

Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsA substantial imbalance between demand and response capability under conditions in which failure has important

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consequences refers to

A.arousal

B.sensational pressure

C.stress

D.state anxiety

E.trait anxiety

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThere is a positive correlation between one's level of

A.cognitive anxiety and somatic anxiety B.trait anxiety and state anxiety

C.arousal and stress

D.a and c

E.b and c

Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsArousal refers to the

A.direction of motivation

B.intensity of motivation

C.frequency of motivated behavior

D.interaction of cognition and emotions E.a and d

Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe importance placed on an event and the uncertainty that surrounds the actions of that event are sources of

A.somatic anxiety

B.trait anxiety

C.arousal

D.situational stress

Question 6 of 15 0.0/ 1.0 PointsA highly trait-anxious athlete (compared to a less trait-anxious athlete) would perceive competition as

A.more threatening and less anxiety producing

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B.less threatening and less anxiety producing

C.more threatening and more anxiety producing

D.less threatening and more anxiety producing

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAthletes lower in self-esteem are more likely to experience

A.low confidence and high state anxiety

B.low confidence and low state anxiety

C.low confidence and low trait anxiety

D.high confidence and high state anxiety E.low confidence and low arousal

Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich theory predicts a linear relationship between arousal and performance?

A.catastrophe theory

B.drive theory

C.inverted theory

D.individualized zones of optimal functioning E.reversal theory

Question 9 of 15 0.0/ 1.0 PointsIn Hanin's work on individualized zones of optimal functioning, he argues that for best performance to occur, an athlete needs

A.an optimal level of state anxiety

B.an optimal level of trait anxiety

C.an optimal level of state anxiety and other emotions D.an optimal level of arousal

E.an optimal level of physiological arousal

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIncreased arousal affects attentional focus in which of the following ways?

A.narrowing of focus

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B.broadening and focus C.increase of scanning

D.a and b

E.b and c

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsOne's general level of anxiety that stays relatively stable over time refers to

A.trait anxiety

B.state anxiety

C.cognitive anxiety D.somatic anxiety

E.arousal

Question 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIn evaluative situations, individuals with high trait anxiety tend to exhibit

A.high arousal

B.low state anxiety

C.high state anxiety

D.high somatic anxiety E.low cognitive anxiety

Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe inverted-U hypothesis predicts that

A.as arousal increases, performance decreases

B.arousal can be either too low or too high

C.top performance occurs at a moderate level of arousal D.a and c

E.b abd c

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAppropriate guidelines for applying arousal and anxiety knowledge include

A.recognizing the signs of increased arousal and anxiety

B.recognizing how personal and situational factors influence arousal and performance C.tailoring coaching and instructional practices to individuals

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D.all of the above

E.a and c

Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT symptomatic of heightened state anxiety?

A.profuse sweating

B.slowed breathing

C.increased muscle tension

D.inability to concentrate

E.sleeping difficulties

Week four Quiz

Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 Points

Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsTeam building is considered part of which stage of team development?

A.forming

B.storming

C.norming

D.performing

Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsDean Smith, former basketball coach at the University of North Carolina, often played his reserves as a unit early in the game. This is an example of emphasizing

A.role acceptance

B.role reversal

C.group norms

D.group cohesion

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsA level of performance, pattern of behavior, or belief that is formally or informally established as appropriate by a

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group is called a

A.norm

B.sanction

C.role

D.team climate

Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIf a rookie tried to take charge and exert leadership in critical games despite the fact that there was a veteran leader on the team, this would be considered a violation of

A.group norms

B.group cohesion C.group solidarity D.group identity

Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe common thread among the definitions of cohesion is that cohesion is made up of what two basic dimensions?

A.task and social cohesion

B.task and organizational cohesion

C.social and organizational cohesion

D.psychological and organizational cohesion

Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT an antecedent to cohesion according to Carron's model?

A.environmental factors B.team factors

C.organizational factors D.leadership factors

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following statements regarding antecedent factors affecting cohesion is (are) FALSE?

A.Larger groups have higher cohesion than smaller groups.

B.More distinctive groups have higher levels of cohesion.

C.Compatibility between a coach and players is related to cohesion. D.a and b

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Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT one of the principles underlying the team-building model developed by Carron and colleagues?

A.role clarity and acceptance

B.autocratic leadership style

C.distinctiveness and togetherness D.group goals

Question 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points"Great leaders are born, not made." This statement is an example of which approach to leadership?

A.situational

B. trait

C.behavioral

D.situational-behavioral

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIn their classic study of the coaching (leadership) behaviors of legendary basketball coach John Wooden, Tharp and Gallimore found that his most often-used coaching behavior was

A.statements of displeasure

B.praise and encouragement

C.verbal instructions on what to do and how to do it D.combining instruction with punishment

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe definition of leadership usually seen in the literature is

A.the behavioral process of influencing individuals and groups toward set goals B.being a positive role model

C.the process of creating change in groups and individuals

D.the process of keeping a group working together without conflicts

Question 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT a purpose of communication?

A.evaluation

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B.retrospection

C.motivation

D.persuasion

Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIntrapersonal communication is communication with

A.yourself

B.someone else

C.feelings

D.expressions

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsProxemics is the study of how we communicate

A.by the way we use space

B.by the way we use gestures

C.by the way we use speech

D.by the way we touch

Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following things should you do during a confrontation?

A.Stop communicating.

B.Communicate the problem.

C.Rely on nonverbal cues to communicate. D.a and c

Week Five Quiz

Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 Points

Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIn general, most coaches state that their sport is at least what percentage mental?

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A.20%

B.50%

C.80%

D.25%

Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe importance of the mental side of sports

A.is greatest for elite athletes

B. is greatest for varsity athletes

C.is greatest for recreational athletes

D.does not differ based on skill level

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsFrom a psychological perspective, the ultimate goal of psychological skills training is

A.self-efficacy

B.self-regulation

C.self-esteem

D.mental preparation

Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsSport psychology topics that form the basis for PST programs include which of the following?

A.confidence building B.imagery

C.group cohesion

D.a and b

Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe studies investigating the effectiveness of PST in enhancing performance have generally found

A.that PST enhances the performance of elite but not recreational athletes

B.that PST enhances the performance of collegiate athletes

C.that PST enhances performance in older and younger athletes

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D.b and c

Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhen is it generally best to implement a PST program?

A.anytime

B.during the off-season or preseason C.after a problem is identified

D.before important competitions

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe two sensations that are emphasized in autogenic training are

A.warmth and cold

B.warmth and heaviness

C.kinesthetic and heaviness

D.warmth and kinesthetic

Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe premise of stress inoculation training is to

A.expose the person to increasing amounts of stress, thereby enhancing the person's immunity to stress B.teach both somatic and cognitive anxiety skills

C.teach people that stress is predominantly in their minds

D.teach people to appraise stressful situations

Question 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsRelaxation (anxiety reduction) techniques are usually classified as

A.cognitive and somatic

B.state and trait

C.sport specific and general D.cognitive and appraisal

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAthletes should make sure that when they are performing a skill under pressure, they

A.breathe out during execution of the skill

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B.breathe in during execution of the skill

C.hold their breath during execution of the skill

D.breathe shallowly during execution of the skill

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is (are) NOT a tenet(s) of progressive relaxation?

A.Tension and relaxation can occur simultaneously.

B.A decrease in muscle tension will lead to a decrease in mental tension.

C.Progressively contract and relax the major muscle groups in the body.

D.a and b

Question 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsA good way to increase awareness of psychological states in sport is to

A.monitor and record your psychological states immediately after practice and competition B.talk to teammates

C.practice relaxation techniques

D.practice cognitive restructuring

Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsBasic imagery training involves

A.controllability and awareness

B.controllability and vividness

C.vividness and relaxation

D.relaxation and awareness

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsVividly imagined events produce an innervation in muscles that is similar to the innervation produced by physically practicing the movement. This is an illustration of

A.symbolic learning theory

B.psychoneuromuscul ar theory

C.muscular contraction theory

D.psychodynamic theory

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Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsImagery functions as a coding system to help individuals acquire movement patterns. This describes

A.symbolic learning theory

B.psychoneuromuscul ar theory

C.psychodynamic theory

D.symbolic interaction theory

Week Six Quiz

Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 Points

Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIt is recommended that appropriate goals be

A.short-term only

B.long-term only

C.a combination of short- and long-term

D.short-term early in the season, then long-term midway through the season

Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsFocusing on performance (as opposed to outcome goals) during competition has been shown to be associated with _____ anxiety and _____ performance

A.more; poorer

B.less; superior

C.more; superior

D.less; poorer

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points

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Directing a performer's attention to important elements of a skill is

A.one way in which goal setting can influence performance

B.one indirect thought process that explains goal setting's impact on athletes

C.not really a part of a systematic goal-setting program because most athletes can direct their own attention appropriately D.the same thing as mobilizing the athlete's effort

Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe mechanistic explanation for the effectiveness of goal setting includes

A.directing the performer's attention to important elements of a skill

B.mobilizing effort and increasing persistence by providing incentives C.the development and employment of new learning strategies

D.all of the above

Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsHaving a goal to win the race is an example of a(n) _____ goal, whereas having a goal to "improve my best time" is an example of a(n) ______ goal.

A.outcome; performance B.process; outcome

C.outcome; ego-oriented D.subjective; objective

Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAccording to the text, goals should be

A.extremely difficult so that only 10% of your players can reach them

B.easy enough to achieve so that self-esteem is enhanced

C.difficult enough to be a challenge, yet realistic enough to achieve

D.set to the same value (e.g., the same score, the same time) for everyone on the same team so that no one is singled out as a favorite

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT a common obstacle in setting goals

A.It is too time consuming.

B.There are previous negative experiences in setting goals.

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C.Goals are too unstructured.

D.a and c

Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is (are) a common problem(s) when setting goals?

A.setting too few goals

B.failing to adjust goals

C.failing to recognize individual differences D.b and c

Question 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIn developing a goal-setting program, it is important for individuals to set

A.only performance goals

B.performance and process goals

C.process and outcome goals

D.process, performance, and outcome goals

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following would NOT be classified as an internal distracter?

A.attending to past events

B.attending to future events

C.overly analyzing body mechanics D.crowd noise

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe narrowing and internal focus associated with choking can result in

A.impaired timing

B.increased coordination

C.poor judgment and decision making D.a and c

Question 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAccording to the text, "choking" should be defined as

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A.a bad performance at a critical time of competition

B.a process that leads to impaired performance

C.making a mistake that costs you or your team a victory

D.making a mistake that is emotionally important to an athlete

Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAthletes with a preference for a broad-external focus

A.are seldom distracted by an audience

B.rarely try too hard to please others

C.seem to notice everything that is happening around them D.are well prepared to act as a coach or informal leader

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsTop athletes seem to be able to do just the right thing at just the right time. From an attentional perspective, research has shown that this is mostly due to their ability to

A.analyze situations more quickly and use more anticipatory cues B.use a narrow-external focus

C.use a broad-external focus

D.use a narrow-internal focus

Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIf a golfer shifts attention just before a tee shot, from the length of the fairway and the direction of the wind to focusing only on the ball, her attention has shifted from _____ to _____.

A.broad-internal; narrow-external

B.broad-internal; narrow-internal

C.broad-external; narrow-internal

D.broad-external; narrow-external

Week Seven Quiz - Exercise and Well-being

Part 1 of 1 - 13.0/ 15.0 Points

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Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsResearch findings indicate that exercise is associated with

A.increases in energy and alertness

B.changing a bad mood

C.increases in fatigue and anger

D.a and b

E.b and c

Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following statements was (were) a conclusion(s) derived from the National Institute of Mental Health workshop on physical activity and mental health?

A.Physical fitness is positively associated with mental health.

B.Males benefit more from exercise than females.

C.Long-term exercise is usually associated with reductions in traits such as neuroticism and anxiety. D.a and b

E.a and c

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsResearch investigating the relationship between exercise and quality of life has revealed that

A.older adults who exercise report greater life satisfaction and physical health

B.physically active individuals report more stamina and positive attitudes about work

C.there were no differences in reported quality of life between college students who participated in an endurance conditioning program and a comparable control group D.a and b

Question 4 of 15 0.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is (are) true?

A.Aerobic exercise is associated with less consistent reductions in state anxiety than anaerobic exercise is. B.The anxiety reduction after exercise occurs only during intensity exercise.

C.Activities such as weightlifting and yoga have been found to be associated with positive psychological well-being. D.a and c

E.a and b

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Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAerobic exercise refers to physical activity that

A.is less than 10 minutes in duration

B.does not use oxygen

C.increases pulmonary and cardiovascular fitness D.a and c

E.b and c

Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsExercise is related to increased quality of life as measured by

A.increased feelings of enjoyment

B.decreased feelings of stress

C.decreased levels of self-confidence D.a and b

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe "runner's high" has been described as

A.complete joy in the run

B.a very alert mind

C.freedom from worry and guilt D.all of the above

E.a and c

Question 8 of 15 0.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is (are) true regarding the relationship between exercise and self-esteem?

A.Positive changes have been found only with individuals initially lower in self-esteem

B.Positive changes in self-esteem through exercise last only one to two months.

C.Positive changes in self-esteem related to exercise have been found in normal populations. D.a and b

E.b and c

Question 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsDepression is seen most in

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A.older adults

B.girls and women

C.boys and men

D.African American males

E.African American females

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsAccording to the Surgeon General's report, people exercising for ____ at a time had the best adherence rates.

A.20 to 30 minutes

B.30 to 60 minutes

C.30 to 40 minutes

D.15 to 45 minutes

E.30 to 45 minutes

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsExercise can be beneficial in which of the following ways?

A.weight control

B.building self-esteem

C.reducing the risk of hypertension D.all of the above

E.a and c

Question 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is (are) recommended for school and community programs promoting physical activity in young people?

A.Include parents in physical activity instruction.

B.Implement a health education curriculum about healthy lifestyles.

C.Eliminate extracurricular activities since they distract from the school's physical education instruction. D.a and c

E.a and b

Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsBased on research by Petitpas and Danish, which of the following is (are) a psychological reaction(s) associated with

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injury?

A.identity loss

B.lack of confidence C.fear and anxiety

D.all of the above

E.a and c

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following has research shown to be predictive of athletic injury?

A.personality

B.self-esteem

C.life stress

D.independence

E.self-concept

Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich is the first stage of the grief reaction response?

A.anger

B.acceptance and reorganization

C.rationalization

D.depression

E.denial

 Week Eight Quiz

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Part 1 of 1 - 15.0/ 15.0 Points

Question 1 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT a negative dimension of friendship as identified by young athletes?

A.betrayal

B.inaccessibility

C.conflict

D.lack of empathy

Question 2 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following statements is (are) true?

A.Sport participation builds character.

B.Sport participation builds leadership skills.

C.The benefits of sport participation depend on the quality of the adult leadership. D.a and b

Question 3 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is the number one reason that young athletes give for participating in school and other youth sports?

A.to make new friends B.to improve skills

C.to get exercise

D.to have fun

Question 4 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is NOT one of the top five reasons given for participating in youth sport?

A.to improve sport skills B.to stay in shape

C.to have fun

D.to make new friends

Question 5 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsResearch has indicated that participants in youth sport differ from dropouts in what psychological attribute?

A.perceived competence B.trait anxiety

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C. self-esteem

D.independence

Question 6 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following would be classified as an aggressive act?

A.throwing a helmet in disgust after striking out

B.punching an umpire because he made a bad call

C.accidentally hitting and injuring a batter with a wild fastball D. b and c

Question 7 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 Points"Good aggression" (playing within the rules with high intensity) is known in sport psychology as

A.assertive behavior

B.aggression with purpose C.aggression with emotion D.intentional aggression

Question 8 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsInstrumental aggression is aggression occurring

A.with the intent to harm physically

B.in the quest of some nonaggressive goal C.with the intent to harm psychologically

D.a and b

Question 9 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsMost aggression in sport falls in which of the following categories?

A.instrumental aggression

B.reactive aggression

C.judgmental aggression

D.intentional aggression

Question 10 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsIndividuals have an innate predisposition to be aggressive, which builds up and eventually must be expressed. This

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represents the major premise of which theory?

A.social learning theory

B.frustration-aggression theory

C.revised frustration-aggression theory D.instinct theory

Question 11 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe belief that an athlete will do the right thing when faced with a moral dilemma refers to

A.integrity

B.fairness

C.compassion

D.morality

Question 12 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe structural-developmental approach to good sporting behavior focuses on

A.how psychological growth changes as a child interacts with the environment to shape moral reasoning B.reinforcement as the key to developing moral reasoning

C.a behavioral model that advocates a stimulus-response approach to the development of good sporting behavior D.how innate developmental factors dictate the development of good sporting behavior

Question 13 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhich of the following is (are) NOT part of social learning?

A.modeling

B. reinforcement

C.social comparison D.attributions

Question 14 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsCharacter development is most facilitated by building a

A.task-oriented climate

B.ego-oriented climate

C.competitive climate

D.high-performance climate

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Question 15 of 15 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe definition of good sporting behavior put forth by Shields and Bredemeier emphasizes which of these statements?

A.Ethical standards will take precedence over strategic gain when these are in conflict. B.Treat others as you would like them to treat you.

C.Have respect for other players, coaches, and officials

D.Appropriate moral development is different for different ages.

APA Documentation

Part 1 of 1 - 4.0/ 10.0 Points

Question 1 of 10 0.0/ 1.0 PointsThere are three ways to cite sources in the text:

A.Exact Quote, Exact Quote -- Electronic Source - No page numbers given. Give section and paragraph, and Paraphrase. B.Paraphrase, Exact Quote, and end reference.

C.Exact Quote, Paraphrase, and in-text citation.

D.Paraphrase, Exact Quote, and author heading.

Question 2 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 PointsA reference list must:

A.Arrange entries in newest to oldest by publication date.

B.Include only sources that were used in the preparation of the paper. C.Single space all entries.

D.must use uppercase for all words in a title.

Question 3 of 10 0.0/ 1.0 PointsThe following is a correct example of a reference for a book in print:

A.Bladding, F. T. (2009) Psychology as an Art: The Creative Arts in Counseling. Alexandria, MA: National Counseling Association. B.Bladding, F. T. (2009) Psychology as an art: the creative arts in counseling. Alexandria, MA: National Counseling Association.

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C.Bladding, F. T. (2009). Psychology as an art: The creative arts in counseling. Alexandria, MA: National Counseling Association. D.Bladding, F, T, (2009), Psychology as an art: The creative arts in counseling. Alexandria, MA: National Counseling Association. Question 4 of 10 0.0/ 1.0 PointsThe following is a correct example of a reference for a journal article:

A.Juaire, S., & Pargman, D. (1991) Pictures Versus Verbal Instructions to Assist the Learning of a Gross Motor Task, Journal of Human Movement Studies, 20, 189-200. B.Juaire, S., & Pargman, D. (1991). Pictures versus verbal instructions to assist the learning of a gross motor task, Journal of Human Movement Studies, 20, 189-200. C.Juaire, S. & Pargman, D. (1991.) Pictures versus verbal instructions to assist the learning of a gross motor task, Journal of Human Movement Studies, 20, 189-200. D.Juaire, S. & Pargman, D. (1991) Pictures Versus Verbal Instructions to Assist the Learning of a Gross Motor Task, Journal of Human Movement Studies, 20, 189-200.

Question 5 of 10 0.0/ 1.0 PointsThe following is a correct example of a reference for an article only available online:

A.Berkowitz, M. W., & Grych, J. H. (1998). Fostering goodness: Teaching parents to facilitate children's moral development. Retrieved from The Center for Academic Integrity, Duke University website: http://tigger.uic.edu/~lnucci/MoralEd/articles/berkowitzfostering.html

B.Berkowitz, M. W., & Grych, J. H. (1998.) Fostering goodness: Teaching parents to facilitate children's moral development. Duke University website: http://tigger.uic.edu/~lnucci/MoralEd/articles/berkowitzfostering.html

C.Berkowitz, M. W., & Grych, J. H. (1998) Fostering Goodness: Teaching Parents to Facilitate Children's Moral Development. Retrieved from The Center for Academic Integrity, Duke University website: http://tigger.uic.edu/~lnucci/MoralEd/articles/berkowitzfostering.html D.Berkowitz, M. W., Grych, J. H. (1998) Fostering goodness: Teaching parents to facilitate children's moral development. Retrieved from The Center for Academic Integrity, Duke University website: http://tigger.uic.edu/~lnucci/MoralEd/articles/berkowitzfostering.html

Question 6 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 PointsThe primary components of a manuscript include:

A.Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and Bibliography.

B.Title Page, Bibliography, Main Body, and References. C.Title Page, Abstract, Bibliography, and References.

D.Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.

Question 7 of 10 0.0/ 1.0 PointsThe literature review:

A.Presents the problem under study and explains research conducted, and the author’s views on this research. B.Presents the problem under study and explains research conducted, along with methods for research.

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C.Presents the problem under study and explains research conducted, and only documented research is used in this section. D.Presents the problem under study and explains research conducted, and possible conclusions.

Question 8 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 PointsFor in-text references:

A.Use the author-date method for in-text citations. Author's First name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, (Alan, 2002). B.Use the publisher-date method for in-text citations. Publisher's name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, (McGraw-Hill, 2002). C.Use the author-date method for in-text citations. Author's first and last name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, (John Smith, 2002). D.Use the author-date method for in-text citations. Author's last name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, (Smith, 2002).

Question 9 of 10 0.0/ 1.0 PointsIn a reference page:

A.Order references by date.

B.All lines after the first line must be indented.

C.Even if a reference is not cited in the manuscript it must be included. D.Indent the first line only.

Question 10 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 PointsWhen an author’s research is quoted, the in-text citation must include:

A.First name, date, and page number(s).

B.Last name and date.

C.Last name, date, and page number.

D.Last name, first name, and date.