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Performance Enhancement Techniques

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Performance Enhancement Techniques used in sports and exercise psychology.
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Which of the following is NOT a common performance enhancement technique?

  1. Goal Setting

  2. Positive Self-Talk

  3. Negative Self-Talk

  4. Mental Imagery

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Negative self-talk is not a performance enhancement technique, but rather a hindrance to performance.

What is the process of setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals called?

  1. SMART Goal Setting

  2. Goal Attainment Scaling

  3. Mental Imagery

  4. Positive Self-Talk

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SMART goal setting is a popular performance enhancement technique that helps athletes set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using positive self-talk?

  1. Increased motivation

  2. Improved focus and concentration

  3. Reduced anxiety and stress

  4. Decreased self-confidence

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Positive self-talk is a performance enhancement technique that helps athletes improve their self-confidence and motivation.

What is the process of creating a mental image of a desired outcome or performance called?

  1. Mental Imagery

  2. Positive Self-Talk

  3. Goal Setting

  4. Relaxation Techniques

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mental imagery is a performance enhancement technique that helps athletes create a mental image of a desired outcome or performance.

Which of the following is NOT a common relaxation technique used to improve performance?

  1. Deep Breathing

  2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation

  3. Visualization

  4. Meditation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Visualization is a mental imagery technique, not a relaxation technique.

What is the process of identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs called?

  1. Cognitive Restructuring

  2. Positive Self-Talk

  3. Mental Imagery

  4. Goal Setting

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cognitive restructuring is a performance enhancement technique that helps athletes identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs.

Which of the following is NOT a common performance enhancement technique used in team sports?

  1. Team Building

  2. Communication Training

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Mental Imagery

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Positive self-talk is an individual performance enhancement technique, not a team technique.

What is the process of developing a plan to overcome obstacles and challenges called?

  1. Mental Toughness Training

  2. Goal Setting

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Mental Imagery

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mental toughness training is a performance enhancement technique that helps athletes develop a plan to overcome obstacles and challenges.

Which of the following is NOT a common performance enhancement technique used in individual sports?

  1. Focus Training

  2. Mental Imagery

  3. Team Building

  4. Positive Self-Talk

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Team building is a performance enhancement technique used in team sports, not individual sports.

What is the process of learning and practicing new skills and techniques called?

  1. Skill Acquisition

  2. Mental Imagery

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Goal Setting

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skill acquisition is a performance enhancement technique that helps athletes learn and practice new skills and techniques.

Which of the following is NOT a common performance enhancement technique used in endurance sports?

  1. Pacing Strategies

  2. Mental Imagery

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Strength Training

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strength training is a performance enhancement technique used in power sports, not endurance sports.

What is the process of developing a plan to achieve a specific goal called?

  1. Action Planning

  2. Mental Imagery

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Goal Setting

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Action planning is a performance enhancement technique that helps athletes develop a plan to achieve a specific goal.

Which of the following is NOT a common performance enhancement technique used in power sports?

  1. Strength Training

  2. Mental Imagery

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Endurance Training

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endurance training is a performance enhancement technique used in endurance sports, not power sports.

What is the process of developing a plan to improve performance called?

  1. Performance Planning

  2. Mental Imagery

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Goal Setting

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Performance planning is a performance enhancement technique that helps athletes develop a plan to improve performance.

Which of the following is NOT a common performance enhancement technique used in skill sports?

  1. Skill Acquisition

  2. Mental Imagery

  3. Positive Self-Talk

  4. Strength Training

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strength training is a performance enhancement technique used in power sports, not skill sports.

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