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What is being described?:
The scientific study of people and their behaviors in sport and exercise activities and the practical application of that knowledge

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Sport and Exercise Psychology

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What are the ABCs of psychology?

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Affect
Behavior
Cognitions

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What is being described (ABCs of psychology)?
One’s feelings

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Affect

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What is being described (ABCs of psychology)?
One’s actions

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Behavior

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What is being described (ABCs of psychology)?
One’s thoughts

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Cognition

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What does “D” and “E” stand for?

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Dynamic
Every changing environment

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What is being described?
To understand the effects of psychological factors on physical and motor performance

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One of the objectives of sport and exercise psychology

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What is being described?:
To understand the effects of participation in physical activity on psychological development, health, and well-being

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One of the objectives of sport and exercise psychology

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What are the roles of a sports and exercise psychologist?

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Research
Teaching
Consulting

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What is being described?:
The investigator observes or assesses without changing the environment in any way

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Study

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What is being described (a role for a sports psychologist)?:
Working with athletes of all ages and abilities in the fitness industry, the military, and in sports medicine and physical therapy

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Consulting

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What is being described (a role for a sports psychologist)?:
______ university courses in psychology or exercise and sport science

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Teaching

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What is being described (type of role for sports psychologist)?:
Inquiry aimed at advancing knowledge and sharing it through professional meetings and journal articles

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Research

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What is being described?:
The investigator manipulates variables while observing them, then examines how changes in one or more variables affect changes in others

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Experiment

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What does the acronym for the RE-AIM model stand for?

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Reach
Efficacy
Adoption
Implementation
Maintainace

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What is being described (in the RE-AIM model)?:
Who the program affects, the degree to which the program affects the target audience

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Reach

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What is being described (in the RE-AIM model)?:
Positive and negative outcomes of the program

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Efficacy

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What is being described (in the RE-AIM model)?:
Who actually uses the completed program

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Adoption

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What is being described (in the RE-AIM model)?:
Assessment of whether the program is delivered as specified

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Implimentation

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What is being described (in the RE-AIM model)?:
Sustaining the program over time

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Maintainance

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What is being described?:
Examines underlying psychophysiological processes of the brain in terms of primary causes of behavior

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Psychophysiological orientation

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What is being described?:
Claims that behavior is determined by a complex interaction of the social environment and the personal makeup of the athlete or exerciser

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Social-psychological orientation

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What is being described?:
Claims that behavior is determined by both the environment and thoughts (cognitions)
Example: Studying differences in confidence and anxiety among tennis players with or without burnout

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Cognitive-Behavioral Orientation

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Which ethical standard for Sport and Exercise Psychologist is being described?:

Maintain the highest standards in your
work and recognize the limits of your expertise.

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Which ethical standard for Sport and Exercise Psychologists is being described?: Clarify roles and do not falsely advertise.
Integrity
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Which ethical standard for Sport and Exercise Psychologists is being described?: Always place the interests of clients first.
Professional and scientific responsibility
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Which standard for Sport and Exercise Psychologists is being described?: Respect such fundamental rights as privacy and confidentiality among clients.
Respect for people’s rights and dignity
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Which ethical standard for Sport and Exercise Psychologists is being described?: Always contribute to the welfare of those with whom you work.
Concern for the welfare of others
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Which ethical standard for Sport and Exercise Psychologists is being described?: Contribute to knowledge and human welfare while always protecting participants’ interests.
Social responsibility
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What definition is being described?: The characteristics or blend of characteristics that make a person unique
Personality
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What is the structure(s) of personality?
- Psychological core - Typical responses - Role-related behavior
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Which structure of personality is being described?: The most basic and deepest attitudes, values, interests, motives, and self-worth of a person—the real person Example: A person’s religious values
Psychological core
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Which structure of personality is being described?: How one acts in a particular social situation Example: Behavior as a student, parent, or friend
Role-related behavior
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Which approach to understanding personality is being described?: Behavior is determined by several unconscious, constantly changing factors that often conflict with one another. Emphasis is placed on understanding the person as a whole rather than identifying isolated traits.
Psychodynamic approach
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Which approach to personality is being described?: Behavior is determined by relatively stable traits that are fundamental units of personality. These traits predispose one to act in a certain way, regardless of the situation.
Trait approach
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What are the five dimensions of personality?
- Neuroticism - Extroversion - Openness to experience - Agreeableness - Conscientiousness
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What definition is being described?: is a personality style characterized by setting extremely high standards of performance, striving for flawlessness, and a tendency to be overly critical in evaluating one’s performance.
Perfectionism
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Which type of perfectionism is being described?: Degree to which one sets high personal standards and stringently self-evaluates relative to those standards
Self-oriented perfectionism
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Which type of perfectionism is being described?: Degree to which one perceives significant others hold high standards for the person and bases approval on meeting those standards
Socially prescribed perfectionism
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Which type of perfectionism is being described?: Degree to which one holds others to extremely high standards
Other-oriented perfectionism
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Does perfectionism lead to positive or negative consequences?
Perfectionism can lead to BOTH highly positive and extremely negative consequences
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What aspects are critical in determine whether perfectionism has positive or negative effects on an individual?
Perfectionistic striving versus perfectionistic concern
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Which approach of personality is being described?: Behavior is determined largely by the situation or environment. The situation is a more important determinant of behavior than particular personality traits. The ——- approach is not as widely embraced by most sport psychologists. Situations alone are not enough to predict behavior accurately; an individual’s traits must also be considered.
Situation approach
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Which approach of personality is being described?: Behavior is determined by both the person and the situational factors as well as by their interaction. The majority of contemporary sport and exercise psychologists favor the…
Interactional approach
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Which approach to personality is being described?: Behavior is best determined by accounting for situational and personal characteristics. A person’s understanding and interpretation of one’s self and environment are critical. The —— —- view is often used by today’s sport psychologists.
Phenomenological approach
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Which approach to personality is being described?: To understand personality, a “whole person” perspective is required, wherein one needs to consider the dynamic interaction of biological factors, dispositional traits, adaptations one makes to situations, and self-defined life stories or narratives that are all situated in one’s social context or culture.
Integrative, or biopsychosocial, approach
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How do you measure personality?
Measure both TRAITS and STATES
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Which definition is being described?: A typical style of behavior
Trait
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Which definition is being described?: Is the situation’s effects on behavior- a “right now” feeling that can change from moment to moment
States
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What are the two types of measures?
General and situation-specific measures
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Does situation-specific trait tests or general trait measure predict behavior more accurately?
Situation-specific trait tests
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Is it more effective to compare personality test scores to a person’s own previous test results or to group norms?
A person’s own previous test results
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What are among the skills and behaviors that athletes use in competition?
Cognitive strategies and mental strategies
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Which definition is being described?: Reflects the behavior aspect of personality and interact with personality characteristics
Cognitive strategies
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Which cognitive strategy measures have been shown to differentiate between more and less successful athletes?
Quantitative and qualitative cognitive strategy
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What are important components of athletic success?
Mental preparation and planning
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What are the guideline for successful athletic practice?
- Mental rehearsals - Focus on what you can control - Have competition plans - Regulate arousal and anxiety
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Which role is related to these aspects?: • Consider both personality traits and situations. • Be an informed consumer. • Be a good communicator. • Be a good observer. • Be knowledgeable about mental strategies.
Your role in understanding personality

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