Chapter 11 quizzes – Flashcards

Ideally, a PST program should be planned, implemented, and supervised by a a. coach b. sport psychology consultant c. AAASP-certified sport psychology consultant d. coach and athlete e. NASPSPA-certified sport psychology consultant

In general, most coaches state that their sport is at least what percentage mental? a. 20% b. 50% c. 80% d. 90% e. 25%

The 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 e. is greatest for young athletes

Which of the following explain(s) why players and coaches often neglect psychological skills training? a. lack of knowledge b. lack of time c. viewing psychological skills as unchangeable d. all of the above e. a and c

Which of the following is (are) FALSE concerning psychological skills training? a. PST is only for problem athletes. b. PST is for athletes of various abilities. c. PST will not provide quick solutions to problems. d. PST has developed a knowledge base using elite athletes. e. a and b

From a psychological perspective, the ultimate goal of psychological skills training is a. self-efficacy b. self-regulation c. self-esteem d. mental preparation e. self-concept

Results of a study focusing on successful versus unsuccessful athletes showed that more successful athletes are characterized by a. higher self-confidence b. higher anxiety c. more task-oriented thoughts d. a and b e. a and c

Using the psychological skill of relaxation learned in baseball to deal with anxiety before taking exams would be the goal of which stage of Kirschenbaum's model of self-regulation? a. execution b. problem identification c. generalization d. specialization e. environmental management

Which of the following is not one of the stages in Kirschenbaum's model of self-regulation? a. commitment b. execution c. specialization d. generalization e. problem identification

The PST knowledge base has come from what sources? a. research on elite athletes b. athlete-coach experiences c. research on youth sport d. all of the above e. a and b

In conducting research on the mental preparation of Canadian Olympic athletes, Orlick and Partington found that athletes who performed up to their potential a. developed competitive plans b. received positive feedback from coaches c. had more extroverted personalities d. a and b e. a and c

Sport psychology topics that form the basis for PST programs include which of the following? a. confidence building b. imagery c. attentional skills d. all of the above e. a and c

What was the main problem that the basketball player faced in the case study? a. He had not developed the psychological skill of relaxation. b. He did not have good free-throw shooting form. c. He received negative feedback from his coach. d. He had not developed a routine before shooting free throws. e. He lost his concentration because his girlfriend was in the audience.

The studies investigating the effectiveness of PST in enhancing performance have generally found a. that PST enhances the performance of adult athletes b. that PST enhances the performance of collegiate athletes c. that PST enhances performance in individual and team sports d. all of the above e. a and b

Which of the following demonstrate(s) psychological skills training? a. A fitness instructor suggests using positive self-statements to enhance self-esteem with an overweight client. b. A physical education teacher uses relaxation training to help students calm down before going on to their next class. c. A therapist uses behavior modification techniques to help a person quit smoking. d. all of the above e. a and b

When 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 e. before easy competitions

When new psychological skills are being learned, how long should they generally be practiced? a. 5 days a week, 60 minutes a day b. 3 to 5 days a week, 15 to 30 minutes a day c. twice a week, 30 minutes a day d. 5 days a week, 45 to 60 minutes a day e. 3 days a week, 60 minutes a day

After a PST program has been put in place, how long do athletes need to continue practicing their mental skills? a. as long as they continue to participate in their sports b. 3 months c. 6 months d. 1 year e. 1 month

PST takes what type of approach to mental training? a. clinical b. counseling c. educational d. philosophical e. pragmatic

A baseball player's slump can be caused by what kind(s) of problems? a. psychological b. biomechanical c. physiological d. all of the above e. a and c

What is the best way to get information concerning an athlete's psychological strengths and weaknesses? a. psychological inventories b. oral interview c. oral interview and psychological inventories d. projective and objective psychological inventories e. none of the above

According to Vealey's analysis, which of the following reflect(s) foundation methods in PST training? a. physical practice b. education c. anxiety management d. all of the above e. a and b

Which of the following is NOT a common problem in implementing PST programs? a. lack of time b. lack of follow-up by the consultant c. consultant's lack of sport-specific knowledge d. generating support from administrators, coaches, and athletes e. sport psychologist's knowledge of psychological skill exercises

The Sports United to Promote Education and Recreation program (SUPER) developed by Danish and his colleagues has as its goal a. to teach adolescents skills in sport that they can transfer to other aspects of their lives b. to provide recreational activities for inner-city youth c. to help elite athletes develop mental skills d. to provide training for new physical education teachers e. to combine formal physical education in the schools with recreational activities after school

Which of the following is (are) characteristic of INEFFECTIVE consultants that athletes note in interviews with sport psychologists? a. They lack sport-specific knowledge. b. They are too flexible, trying to meet all athletes' individual needs. c. They rely on a "canned" approach when implementing mental skills training. d. a and b e. a and c

Which of the following is (are) characteristic of EFFECTIVE consultants that athletes note in interviews with sport psychologists? a. They conduct several follow-up sessions with athletes. b. They are accessible and establish rapport with the athletes. c. They are flexible in meeting individual athletes' needs. d. all of the above e. a and b

Performance profiling as a means of assessing athletes' mental skills works by asking athletes to a. observe other elite athletes who have excellent psychological skills b. identify, assess, and compare their own mental skills against those of other elite athletes in their sport c. take a series of personality tests to determine their strengths and weaknesses regarding mental skills d. observe themselves for several weeks and keep a log regarding their mental skills e. none of the above

Which of the following is NOT a phase in PST? a. education phase b. practice phase c. intervention phase d. acquisition phase

According to Vealey, which of the following is (are) method(s) of psychological skills? a. goal setting b. imagery c. confidence d. all of the above e. a and b

New research indicates that which of the following is NOT a construct in the 4C model of mental toughness? a. control b. commitment c. consistency d. challenge e. confidence

Which of the following is (are) considerations when teaching mental skills to athletes with disabilities? a. developing trust and rapport b. soliciting help from others (e.g., case workers, relatives) c. ensuring that the venues are accessible d. all of the above e. a and c