KINE 4000 chapter 12 – Flashcards
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The elements necessary to achieve the relaxation response include a. a quiet environment b. a passive attitude c. a mental device d. a comfortable position e. all of the above
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all of the above
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The relaxation response was developed by
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Herbert Benson
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Which of the following is NOT a phase in Smith's cognitive-affective stress management training?
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post treatment assessment
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Using an electronic monitoring device that can detect and amplify internal responses not ordinarily available to us is known as
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biofeedback
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Which of the following can be useful as an on-site strategy to help reduce tension? a. smile when the pressure is coming on b. slow down c. stay focused in the present d. all of the above e. a and c
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all of the above
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Athletes should make sure that when they are performing a skill under pressure, they
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breathe out during execution of the skill
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Which of the following is NOT a phase in the hypnosis process?
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autogenic phase
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Which of the following statements regarding hypnosis is (are) true? a. the more open individuals are to receiving suggestions, the more likely they will benefit from hypnosis b. negative suggestions almost always result in a decrease in performance c. the deeper the trance, the more likely the hypnosis will be effective d. all of the above e. a and c
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all of the above
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According to the research on biofeedback by Landers and his colleagues, a. biofeedback provides a mechanism for coping with precompetitive anxiety b. biofeedback can improve the performance of rifle shooters c. biofeedback provides shooters with a greater awareness of their heart and respiration rates d. all of the above e. a and c
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all of the above
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Autogenic training was developed by
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Schultz and Luthe
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Effective breathing occurs from the
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diaphragm
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Cognitive restructuring attempts to
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identify and modify stress-inducing self-statements
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Which of the following is (are) NOT a stage in autogenic training?
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cooling of the extremities
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The suggested ratio for the time of inhalation to exhalation when using breath control as a relaxation device is
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1:2
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Which of the following can increase activation?
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a and c a. positive mood words c. listening to energizing music
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A good way to increase awareness of psychological states in sport is to
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monitor and record your psychological states immediately after practice and competition
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Relaxation (anxiety reduction) techniques are usually classified as
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cognitive and somatic
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Before starting progressive relaxation you should
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a and c a. dim the lights c. lie down in a comfortable position
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Progressive relaxation was developed by
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Edmund Jacobson
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Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding research findings on coping in sport?
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a and c a. athletes use both adaptive and nonadaptive coping strategies c. athletes who had more adaptive coping strategies had higher performance
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An athlete who is under activated commonly experiences which of the following?
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a and b a. heavy feeling in the legs b. mind wandering
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Ost has developed an applied relaxation technique using progressive relaxation that can be done at competitions in
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20 to 30 seconds
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Stress inoculation training focuses on which of the following mental techniques to reduce stress?
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imagery and self talk
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Which of the following levels of effort produced the fastest running times of 400-meter runners?
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95%
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Which of the following is NOT a coping strategy typically employed by elite athletes?
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superstition
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Excess anxiety can produce a. inappropriate muscle tension b. inappropriate thoughts c. somatic (physiological) reactions d. all of the above e. a and c
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all of the above
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According to research by Gould and colleagues with elite athletes, athletes
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a and c a. prepared for unexpected events c. placed a great deal of importance on mental training
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Which of the following is (are) NOT among the interventions for cognitive-affective stress management training?
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systematic desensitization
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The two sensations that are emphasized in autogenic training are
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warmth and heaviness
