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Sports Psych Final Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which type of prescription drugs has recently been turning athletes into addicts? - Answer-Painkillers Which of these is a technique to reduce the probability of becoming negatively addicted to exercise? - Answer-Setting realistic short-...

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Sports Psych Final Test Questions
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Which type of prescription drugs has recently been turning athletes into addicts? -
Answer-Painkillers

Which of these is a technique to reduce the probability of becoming negatively addicted
to exercise? - Answer-Setting realistic short- and long-term goals

The motivational map of youth tennis players suffering burnout that Gould and
colleagues developed underscores the importance of _____________ in determining
burnout. - Answer-Individual differences

Which of these is a helpful treatment for burnout? - Answer-1. Take relaxation breaks.
2. Keep a positive outlook.

According to the model of overtraining developed by Kentta and Hassmen, overtraining
can lead to - Answer-1. improved performance
2. no change in performance
3. impaired performance

In a series of studies involving competitive youth tennis players, Gould and colleagues
found that burnout involved - Answer-1. logistical concerns
2. social and interpersonal concerns
3. physical concerns

In a study of more than 900 collegiate soccer coaches, which of these was used to
identify early signs of burnout in their players? - Answer-1. their own gut instincts
2. physiological testing
3. regular meetings with athletes and their staffs
4. athletic training staff input

Increased burnout among athletes in recent years is due to which of these factors? -
Answer-1. year-round training and competition
2. increased financial rewards for success

Smith's research concerning violence in hockey showed that - Answer-1. many
coaches, parents, and teammates accept and reinforce the modeling of aggressive acts
2. violence is modeled by young amateur hockey players

A linebacker intends to hurt and injure any receiver who catches a ball over the middle.
This is an example of - Answer-Reactive aggression

, Research has found that aggression can be managed by such things as having athletes
role-play social situations or identify emotions and feelings in others. These types of
interventions would help athletes to increase their - Answer-Levels of empathy

The research examining the relationship between aggression and performance supports
which conclusion? - Answer-Aggression sometimes facilitates performance and
sometimes does not.

What is the major reason that young athletes give for dropping out of sport? - Answer-
Other things to do

According to research on early specialization and participation in competitive sport, elite
athletes - Answer-Begin their athletic participation by playing many sports at an early
age

Which of these among the situational variables that cause increased state anxiety in
young athletes? - Answer-1. game outcome (winning versus losing)
2. event importance
3. type of sport (individual versus team)

A good way to enhance young athletes' perceptions of their abilities is to have them -
Answer-Focus on improving their own performance

In terms of awareness of their behaviors, studies have found that youth coaches -
Answer-Have limited awareness of their behaviors

Which of these behaviors is characteristic of effective consultants that athletes note in
interviews with sport psychologists? - Answer-1. They are accessible and establish
rapport with the athletes.
2. They are flexible in meeting the individual athlete's needs.

Concerns of psychological skills training - Answer-1. PST is for athletes of various
abilities.
2. PST will not provide quick solutions to problems.
3. PST has developed a knowledge base using elite athletes.

Stages in Kirschenbaum's model of self-regulation? - Answer-commitment
execution
generalization
problem identification

According to research on mental toughness, which of these behaviors is a way to
increase mental toughness? - Answer-1. Create intense competitive practices that
simulate game situations.
2. Have high expectations of athletes.

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