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Strategies for Coping with Pressure and Competition

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of strategies for coping with pressure and competition in sports.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of these is NOT a common psychological response to pressure in sports?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Excitement

  3. Boredom

  4. Concentration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Boredom is not typically a psychological response to pressure in sports. Anxiety, excitement, and concentration are more common responses.

What is the term for the ability to maintain focus and composure under pressure?

  1. Mental toughness

  2. Emotional resilience

  3. Self-confidence

  4. Positive self-talk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mental toughness is the ability to maintain focus and composure under pressure. Emotional resilience, self-confidence, and positive self-talk are all related to mental toughness, but they are not the same thing.

Which of these is NOT a strategy for coping with pressure in sports?

  1. Deep breathing exercises

  2. Visualization

  3. Positive self-talk

  4. Negative self-talk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negative self-talk is not a strategy for coping with pressure in sports. It can actually make pressure worse. Deep breathing exercises, visualization, and positive self-talk are all helpful strategies for coping with pressure.

What is the term for the process of setting realistic and achievable goals?

  1. Goal setting

  2. Task analysis

  3. Mental rehearsal

  4. Imagery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goal setting is the process of setting realistic and achievable goals. Task analysis, mental rehearsal, and imagery are all related to goal setting, but they are not the same thing.

Which of these is NOT a type of goal in sports?

  1. Outcome goals

  2. Performance goals

  3. Process goals

  4. Negative goals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negative goals are not a type of goal in sports. They are goals that focus on avoiding failure rather than achieving success. Outcome goals, performance goals, and process goals are all types of goals that are used in sports.

What is the term for the process of breaking down a task into smaller, more manageable steps?

  1. Task analysis

  2. Mental rehearsal

  3. Imagery

  4. Goal setting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Task analysis is the process of breaking down a task into smaller, more manageable steps. Mental rehearsal, imagery, and goal setting are all related to task analysis, but they are not the same thing.

Which of these is NOT a strategy for coping with competition in sports?

  1. Focusing on your own performance

  2. Comparing yourself to others

  3. Setting realistic goals

  4. Positive self-talk


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Comparing yourself to others is not a strategy for coping with competition in sports. It can actually make competition worse. Focusing on your own performance, setting realistic goals, and positive self-talk are all helpful strategies for coping with competition.

What is the term for the process of mentally rehearsing a skill or performance?

  1. Mental rehearsal

  2. Imagery

  3. Visualization

  4. Positive self-talk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mental rehearsal is the process of mentally rehearsing a skill or performance. Imagery, visualization, and positive self-talk are all related to mental rehearsal, but they are not the same thing.

Which of these is NOT a type of imagery in sports?

  1. Internal imagery

  2. External imagery

  3. Kinesthetic imagery

  4. Negative imagery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negative imagery is not a type of imagery in sports. It is the use of imagery to focus on negative outcomes or events. Internal imagery, external imagery, and kinesthetic imagery are all types of imagery that are used in sports.

What is the term for the process of using positive self-talk to improve your performance?

  1. Positive self-talk

  2. Self-affirmations

  3. Motivational self-talk

  4. Instructional self-talk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Positive self-talk is the process of using positive self-talk to improve your performance. Self-affirmations, motivational self-talk, and instructional self-talk are all types of positive self-talk.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of positive self-talk in sports?

  1. Increased confidence

  2. Reduced anxiety

  3. Improved focus

  4. Decreased motivation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Decreased motivation is not a benefit of positive self-talk in sports. Positive self-talk can actually help to increase motivation.

What is the term for the process of creating a mental image of a desired outcome?

  1. Visualization

  2. Imagery

  3. Mental rehearsal

  4. Positive self-talk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visualization is the process of creating a mental image of a desired outcome. Imagery, mental rehearsal, and positive self-talk are all related to visualization, but they are not the same thing.

Which of these is NOT a type of visualization in sports?

  1. Outcome visualization

  2. Performance visualization

  3. Process visualization

  4. Negative visualization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negative visualization is not a type of visualization in sports. It is the use of visualization to focus on negative outcomes or events. Outcome visualization, performance visualization, and process visualization are all types of visualization that are used in sports.

What is the term for the process of using imagery to focus on the physical sensations of performing a skill?

  1. Kinesthetic imagery

  2. Internal imagery

  3. External imagery

  4. Positive self-talk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kinesthetic imagery is the process of using imagery to focus on the physical sensations of performing a skill. Internal imagery, external imagery, and positive self-talk are all related to kinesthetic imagery, but they are not the same thing.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of kinesthetic imagery in sports?

  1. Improved muscle activation

  2. Enhanced coordination

  3. Reduced anxiety

  4. Decreased motivation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Decreased motivation is not a benefit of kinesthetic imagery in sports. Kinesthetic imagery can actually help to increase motivation.

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