Concentration and Attention in Sport

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of concentration and attention in sport.
Number of Questions: 16
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What is the ability to focus on a specific task or stimulus while ignoring distractions called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selective attention is the ability to focus on a specific task or stimulus while ignoring distractions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of attentional focus in sport?

  1. Internal focus

  2. External focus

  3. Narrow focus

  4. Broad focus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Narrow focus is not a type of attentional focus in sport. Internal focus, external focus, and broad focus are all types of attentional focus in sport.

What is the ability to maintain attention on a task over a long period of time called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sustained attention is the ability to maintain attention on a task over a long period of time.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect concentration and attention in sport?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Fatigue

  3. Motivation

  4. Environment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Motivation is not a factor that can affect concentration and attention in sport. Anxiety, fatigue, and environment are all factors that can affect concentration and attention in sport.

What is the ability to quickly shift attention between different tasks or stimuli called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alternating attention is the ability to quickly shift attention between different tasks or stimuli.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving concentration and attention in sport?

  1. Setting goals

  2. Practicing mindfulness

  3. Getting enough sleep

  4. Using positive self-talk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Setting goals is not a strategy for improving concentration and attention in sport. Practicing mindfulness, getting enough sleep, and using positive self-talk are all strategies for improving concentration and attention in sport.

What is the ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli at the same time called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Divided attention is the ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli at the same time.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good concentration and attention in sport?

  1. Improved performance

  2. Reduced anxiety

  3. Increased motivation

  4. Better decision-making


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased motivation is not a benefit of good concentration and attention in sport. Improved performance, reduced anxiety, and better decision-making are all benefits of good concentration and attention in sport.

What is the ability to focus on a specific task or stimulus while ignoring distractions called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selective attention is the ability to focus on a specific task or stimulus while ignoring distractions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of attentional focus in sport?

  1. Internal focus

  2. External focus

  3. Narrow focus

  4. Broad focus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Narrow focus is not a type of attentional focus in sport. Internal focus, external focus, and broad focus are all types of attentional focus in sport.

What is the ability to maintain attention on a task over a long period of time called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sustained attention is the ability to maintain attention on a task over a long period of time.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect concentration and attention in sport?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Fatigue

  3. Motivation

  4. Environment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Motivation is not a factor that can affect concentration and attention in sport. Anxiety, fatigue, and environment are all factors that can affect concentration and attention in sport.

What is the ability to quickly shift attention between different tasks or stimuli called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alternating attention is the ability to quickly shift attention between different tasks or stimuli.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving concentration and attention in sport?

  1. Setting goals

  2. Practicing mindfulness

  3. Getting enough sleep

  4. Using positive self-talk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Setting goals is not a strategy for improving concentration and attention in sport. Practicing mindfulness, getting enough sleep, and using positive self-talk are all strategies for improving concentration and attention in sport.

What is the ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli at the same time called?

  1. Selective attention

  2. Divided attention

  3. Sustained attention

  4. Alternating attention


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Divided attention is the ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli at the same time.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good concentration and attention in sport?

  1. Improved performance

  2. Reduced anxiety

  3. Increased motivation

  4. Better decision-making


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased motivation is not a benefit of good concentration and attention in sport. Improved performance, reduced anxiety, and better decision-making are all benefits of good concentration and attention in sport.

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