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What are the two primary situational considerations in need achievement theory?

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probability of success and incentive value of success

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An athlete is more motivated when she plays against competitors who are better than she is than when she plays against competitors who are weaker than she is. This is an example of which approach to motivation?

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situational

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To understand an athlete's motives for sport participation, one should

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all of these (observe the athlete to see what he/she likes and does not like about the activity, talk to others who know the athlete, periodically ask the athlete to list his/her reasons for participation)

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Which of the following is a method for increasing intrinsic motivation?

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Provide positive feedback.

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Athlete motivation is usually the result of

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a combination of personal and situational factors

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In a general sense, motivation can be defined as

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the intensity and direction of one's effort

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Which of the following is NOT one of the major motives for participating in sport?

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pleasing parents

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Which of the following is a stage of development in achievement motivation?

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a and b (integrated stage,& autonomous competence stage)

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Which is the most widely endorsed view of motivation taken by sport psychologists?

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interactional

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An effective technique to use to change undesirable motives of an athlete is

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operant conditioning

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Which of the following is NOT true of reinforcement?

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The consequences of behavior are not as important as one's personality.

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Motivated behavior is primarily a function of individual characteristics. This is consistent with which view of motivation?

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trait-centered

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Which of the following is NOT a major reason for initially joining an exercise program?

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affiliation

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To create motivational environments, coaches should focus only on competitive activities during practice sessions.

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False

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Liking the instructor is a major motive for continuing an exercise program.

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True

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The situational approach to motivation states that a person's motivation level is determined primarily by situation.

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True

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Motivation is the intensity and direction of effort toward a goal or objective.

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True

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Positive coaching practices always result in positive outcomes.

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False

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In operant conditioning, reinforcements increase desired behaviors.

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True

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The trait-centered approach to motivation states that motivated behavior results from the interaction of participant factors and situational factors.

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False

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Coaches should focus on mastery, rather than performance outcomes, to improve achievement motivation.

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True

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Being with friends is a motive for sport participation.

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True

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Motives for sport and exercise involvement may change over time.

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True

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In positive reinforcement, one follows the desired behavior with a reward.

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True

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All people eventually reach the integrated stage of achievement motivation.

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False

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People with high levels of achievement motivation focus on avoiding failure

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False

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Intensity of effort refers to how much effort an individual puts forth in a situation.

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True

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Flow is maximized when you are competing against an opponent when?

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of equal ability

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The additive approach to the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation suggests that

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intrinsic plus extrinsic motivation leads to more motivation

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Feedback can provide instructional information about

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b and c the levels of proficiency to be achieved the performer's current level of proficiency in the desired skills

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In a review of studies investigating the effects of performance feedback, it was found that performance increased approximately

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50%

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Which of the following is a guideline for implementing behavior programs?

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all of these (Behaviors should be recorded, Target behaviors must be defined in observable terms., Consequences should be stated clearly.)

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Besides rewarding the outcome of a person's performance (success), other areas that should be rewarded include

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all of these (effort, emotional and social skills, correct performance of the skill itself)

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Most coaches approach reinforcement by

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relying on a combination of positive reinforcement and punishment

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Which of the following is a method for increasing intrinsic motivation?

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Vary the content and sequence of practice drills

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Potential negative side effects of punishment include

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b and c acting as a reinforcer hindering the learning of skills

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Which of the following statements is true?

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a and b The amount of positive feedback is less important than receiving some type of positive feedback. Getting positive feedback produces higher levels of intrinsic motivation than getting no feedback.

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Receiving a reward that provides feedback concerning an athlete's sense of competence is an example of

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the informational aspect of reward

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Rewards typically undermine intrinsic motivation when the reward is

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for mere participation

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Which of the following is NOT true of reinforcement?

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The consequences of behavior are not as important as one's personality

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Which of the following is a guideline for implementing behavior programs?

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all of these

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Results of a behavior modification program involving junior high school basketball players indicated that

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a and b free-throw shooting in practice increased significantly criticism among players decreased dramatically

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A smile or pat on the back is known as what type of reinforcer?

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social

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An individual will have a higher level of intrinsic motivation when

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the informational aspect is more salient than the controlling aspect

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When using punishments, coaches should punish the behavior, not the person.

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True

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Coaches should use punishments more often than reinforcements

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False

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Coaches should sometimes use physical activity or conditioning as a punishment.

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False

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All athletes at some point will require some form of extrinsic motivation.

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True

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The idea that bravery, bravado, and machismo can lead to denial of pain and injury is a likely contributor to the National Football League increase in

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concussions

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Imagery has been used in injury rehabilitation in which of the following ways?

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. setting of goals relaxation . maintaining a positive attitude ALL OF THESE

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How many children and adults are estimated to be injured in sport, exercise, and recreational settings each year?

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25 million

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Which of the following has NOT been identified as a sign of potential problematic adjustment to athletic injury?

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high levels of anxiety

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Which of the following is a potential explanation for the relationship between stress and injury?

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A. Stress disrupts an athlete's attention by causing a decline in peripheral vision. B. Stress causes muscle tension, which disrupts coordination.

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of burnout?

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elevated resting heart rate

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of overtraining?

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deteriorating relationships

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Which of the following is a helpful treatment for burnout?

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A. Take relaxation breaks. B. Keep a positive outlook.

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The deliberate strategy of exposing athletes to high-volume and high-intensity loads for performance enhancement is called

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periodized training

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of burnout?

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cognitive dissociation

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The physiological state of overtraining in which the athlete has difficulty maintaining standard training regimens and can no longer achieve previous performance results is known as ________________________.

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staleness

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Which of these is NOT a sign of overtraining?

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Anxiety

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Which of these is not a typical reaction to being injured?

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Excitement

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Which of the following has research shown to be predictive of athletic injury?

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life stress

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Periodized training is usually accidental.

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False

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Overtraining is a long cycle of training during which athletes expose themselves to excessive training loads that are near maximum capacity.

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False

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As the pressure to win increases, athletes and coaches usually spend more time training and feel more stress.

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true

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When working with injured or recovering athletes, sports medicine personnel should foster positive interactions and customize their training approaches.

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true

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When dealing with injured or recovering athletes, coaches should repeatedly mention the injury in training to inoculate the other players against mental softness.

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false

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Weight loss is a sign of overtraining.

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True

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Obsession with the question of when one can return to play is an abnormal response to an injury.

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true

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Lack of confidence is a typical reaction to being injured.

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true

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Feeling energized is a characteristic of burnout.

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false

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Using imagery to aid in rehabilitation and return to play is a good way to treat or prevent burnout.

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true

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Increased affect is a sign of burnout.

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false

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Burnout occurs when athletes become entrapped in sport and feel they must play even though they lose motivation for participation.

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true

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Remaining in good physical condition helps to treat or prevent burnout.

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true

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Burnout is a purely physiological response.

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false

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Withdrawal from significant others is considered a normal response to being injured.

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false

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