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30 Cards in this Set
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Ideally, a PST program should be planned, implemented, and supervised by a
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AAASP-certified sport psychology consultant
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The importance of the mental side of sports
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does not differ based on skill level
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Which of the following is not one of the stages in Kirschenbaum's model of self-regulation?
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specialization
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Which of the following demonstrate(s) psychological skills training?
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a and b
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When is it generally best to implement a PST program?
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during the off-season or preseason
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When new psychological skills are being learned, how long should they generally be practiced?
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3 to 5 days a week, 15 to 30 minutes a day
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PST takes what type of approach to mental training?
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Educational
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Breakdowns in communication can occur because
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A. the receiver fails to listen
B. the receiver misinterprets the message C. the messages are inconsistent -->D. ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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Which of the following is NOT an element of communication?
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paraphrasing the message
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Intrapersonal communication is communication with
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yourself
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Nonverbal behaviors that communicate interest and attention include which of the following?
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maintaining eye contact
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Proxemics is the study of how we communicate
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by the way we use space
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The "sandwich approach" consists of which of the following elements?
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A. a positive statement
B. future-oriented instructions -->E. A AND B |
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Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?
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using active listening skills
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To enhance constructive confrontations, you should
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A. describe your feelings
B. describe your thoughts about the event that concerns you C. describe what you want done -->D. ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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It is recommended that appropriate goals be
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a combination of short & long-term
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Focusing on performance (as opposed to outcome goals) during competition has been shown to be associated with ______ anxiety and _____ performance.
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less; superior
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The mechanistic explanation for the effectiveness of goal setting includes
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A. directing the performer's attention to important elements of a skill
B. mobilizing effort & increasing persistence by providing incentives C. the development & employment of new learning strategies -->D. ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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According to the text, goals should be
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difficult enough to be a challenge, yet realistic enough to achieve
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The phrase "out of sigh, out of mind" is a remind to
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write your goals down & place them where they can be easily seen
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Which of the following is (are) a common problem when setting goals?
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B. failing to adjust goals
C. failing to recognize individual -->E. B AND C |
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In developing a goal-setting program, it is important for individuals to set
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process, performance, & outcome goals
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"Chip a bucket of golf balls onto a practice green three days a week" is an example of
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a strategy for attaining the goal of "lower my handicap by three strokes"
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Simply telling an athlete to "do your best" is
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not specific enough
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Which of the following would NOT be classified as an internal distracter?
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visual & auditory distracters
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According to the text, "choking" should be defined as
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a process that leads to impaired performance
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"Cue" words are often effective because
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A. they can help trigger a particular response
B. they can be motivational or emotionally stimulating C. they may have an instructional component -->D. ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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Entirely focusing on body mechanics and movements
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A. is important when learning a skill
B. may be inappropriate once a skill becomes automatic C. may be detrimental to performance b/c the mind gets in the way of the body -->D. ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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Using a trigger word to stop negative self-statements is called
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thought stopping
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Developing competitive plans should focus on what type of goals?
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process goals
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