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Sports Psych Quiz 4 (6) – Flashcards

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7 July 2022

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

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A. free-throw shooting in practice increased significantly B. criticism among players decreased dramatically

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A study on reducing inappropriate tennis behaviors using behavior modification techniques revealed that

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inappropriate behaviors were significantly reduced for all five players

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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 drill

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In a recent study on the relationship between holding scholarships and levels of intrinsic motivation in collegiate athletes, Amorose, Horn, and Miller found that

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athletes on scholarship had lower levels of intrinsic motivation in general than

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Rewards typically undermine intrinsic motivation when the reward is

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for mere participation

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Feedback can provide instructional information about

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B. the levels of proficiency to be achieved C. the performer's current level of proficiency in the desired skills

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According to Weinberg's study on intrinsic motivation in a competitive setting,

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A. success produces higher levels of intrinsic motivation than does failure B. males exhibit higher levels of intrinsic motivation after success than after failure

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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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A. effort B. emotional and social skills C. correct performance of the skill itself

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According to a recent study, which type of attributional feedback (especially after failure) produced more task persistence, more enjoyment, and better performance?

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praise for high effort

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Potential negative side effects of punishment include

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A. arousing a fear of success C. hindering the learning of skills

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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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Flow is maximized when you are competing against an opponent

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of equally ability

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Which of the following statements is true?

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

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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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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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A. Consequences should be stated clearly. B. Target behaviors must be defined in observable terms. C. Behaviors should be recorded.

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

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social

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

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A. Consequences should be stated clearly. B. Target behaviors must be defined in observable terms. C. Behaviors should be recorded.

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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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Which of the following is NOT among the principles of punishment?

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Punish athletes for making errors while playing.

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Coaches should use punishments more often than reinforcements.

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

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False

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

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True

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question

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

answer

A. free-throw shooting in practice increased significantly B. criticism among players decreased dramatically

question

A study on reducing inappropriate tennis behaviors using behavior modification techniques revealed that

answer

inappropriate behaviors were significantly reduced for all five players

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

answer

Vary the content and sequence of practice drill

question

In a recent study on the relationship between holding scholarships and levels of intrinsic motivation in collegiate athletes, Amorose, Horn, and Miller found that

answer

athletes on scholarship had lower levels of intrinsic motivation in general than

question

Rewards typically undermine intrinsic motivation when the reward is

answer

for mere participation

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Feedback can provide instructional information about

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B. the levels of proficiency to be achieved C. the performer's current level of proficiency in the desired skills

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According to Weinberg's study on intrinsic motivation in a competitive setting,

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A. success produces higher levels of intrinsic motivation than does failure B. males exhibit higher levels of intrinsic motivation after success than after failure

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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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A. effort B. emotional and social skills C. correct performance of the skill itself

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According to a recent study, which type of attributional feedback (especially after failure) produced more task persistence, more enjoyment, and better performance?

answer

praise for high effort

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Potential negative side effects of punishment include

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A. arousing a fear of success C. hindering the learning of skills

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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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Flow is maximized when you are competing against an opponent

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of equally ability

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Which of the following statements is true?

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

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50%

question

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

answer

A. Consequences should be stated clearly. B. Target behaviors must be defined in observable terms. C. Behaviors should be recorded.

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

answer

the informational aspect of reward

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

answer

social

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

answer

A. Consequences should be stated clearly. B. Target behaviors must be defined in observable terms. C. Behaviors should be recorded.

question

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

answer

intrinsic plus extrinsic motivation leads to more motivation

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Which of the following is NOT among the principles of punishment?

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Punish athletes for making errors while playing.

question

Coaches should use punishments more often than reinforcements.

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

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False

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

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True

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