Quiz 2 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Test anxiety is an example of a:
Situation specific trait measure
The situational approach to personality assumes that
1) individuals behave differently across situations
2) individuals behave similarly across situations
3) if the situation is strong, the effect of personality traits would be minimal
1 and 3
Eysenck and Eysenck argue that personality can best be understood by focusing on which of these traits?
1) emotionality and stability
2) introversion and extraversion
3) relaxation and anxiety
1 and 2
The trait approach to personality assumes that
1) people behave differently in different situations
2) people behave similarly in different situations
3) personality does not change much over time
2 and 3
The Big 5 model of personality has become widely accepted. Which of these is NOT one of the five personality factors in the model?
agreeableness
conscientiousness
neuroticism
extraversion
depression
depression
The research criticizing Morgan’s mental health model and the implications of the iceberg profile has argued that
1) the iceberg profile accounts for only a very small percentage of athletes’ performance variation
2) the iceberg profile only differentiates athletes from nonathletes and does not differentiate between athletes of different ability levels
3) the Profile of Mood States (POMS) is not a reliable test
1 and 2
According to the iceberg profile developed by Morgan, which psychological characteristic that successful athletes display is typically above the mean of the population?
Vigor
Morgan developed the _________ model to help explain the relationship between personality and athletic success.
Mental health
Showing a person a picture of an athlete arguing with an official and then asking the person to write about what is happening is an example of:
Projective testing
Which of these is recommended to cope with unhealthy perfectionism?
1) Create a task-oriented motivational environment.
2) Emphasize flexible goals.
3) Create an ego-oriented motivational climate.
1 and 2
Collective efficacy refers to
each individual’s perception of the efficacy of the team as a whole
Coaching efficacy is composed of all of these areas EXCEPT
1) game strategy
2) playing experience
3) motivation
4) technique
5) character building
2) playing experience
Which of these is NOT a strategy to build robust self-confidence?
1) using diaries and videos
2) developing one’s signature strengths
3) using psychological skills
4) increasing the quantity of training
5) creating more pressure situations in practice
4) increasing the quantity of training
It is recommended that appropriate goals be
1) short-term only
2) long-term only
3) a combination of short- and long-term
4) short-term early in the season, then long-term midway through the season
5) either short-term or long-term depending on the way you phrase your generalized goals
3) a combination of short- and long-term
Which of these is NOT a common obstacle in setting goals?
1) It is time consuming.
2) There are previous negative experiences in setting goals.
3) Goals are too unstructured.
3) Goals are too unstructured.
It is important to _____ throughout the entire goal-setting process.
1) provide feedback
2) provide support
3) provide encouragement
4) reevaluate goals
All
Approximately what percentage of smart phone users have apps that support health-related goals?
20%
The two major categories of processes used by individuals for behavior change are:
Cognitive and behavioral
According to the Surgeon General’s report, people exercising for ____ at a time had the best adherence rates.
20-30 minutes
In terms of affecting adherence, which of these is true?
1) Overweight people are more likely to adhere to exercise programs.
2) People with documented heart disease are less likely to adhere to exercise programs.
3) The higher the cost of the exercise program, the lower the adherence.
3) The higher the cost of the exercise program, the lower the adherence.
Reasons for attrition from exercise programs can be classified as:
Internal and controllable
Which of these will have a positive effect on adherence to a new exercise program?
1) previous participation in supervised exercise programs
2) participation in intercollegiate sports
3) age of the participant
1) previous participation in supervised exercise programs
Which of these statements is FALSE?
1) Exercise of moderate or short duration does not increase appetite.
2) Regular exercise can produce substantial decreases in weight over time.
3) An estimated 10% of American adults are overweight.
3) An estimated 10% of American adults are overweight.
The setting that produces the best adherence is:
Community
