Shooting Sports Psychology

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the psychological aspects of shooting sports, including mental preparation, focus, and performance enhancement.
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What mental state is characterized by a narrowed focus of attention, heightened arousal, and a sense of urgency?

  1. Flow state

  2. Anxiety state

  3. Relaxation state

  4. Dissociation state


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flow state is a mental state in which an individual is fully engaged in an activity, with a high level of focus and enjoyment, and a sense of control and competence.

Which psychological technique involves focusing on positive thoughts and images to improve performance?

  1. Visualization

  2. Positive self-talk

  3. Mental rehearsal

  4. Progressive muscle relaxation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visualization is a technique that involves mentally rehearsing a desired outcome or performance, with the aim of improving confidence and performance.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failures to external factors?

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Illusion of control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute success to internal factors (e.g., skill, effort) and failures to external factors (e.g., bad luck, difficult conditions).

Which psychological factor is associated with an increased likelihood of choking under pressure?

  1. High self-confidence

  2. Negative self-talk

  3. Low anxiety levels

  4. High expectations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Negative self-talk, such as self-doubt and catastrophizing, can increase the likelihood of choking under pressure by undermining confidence and focus.

What is the term for the tendency to focus on negative aspects of a situation or performance?

  1. Negativity bias

  2. Optimism bias

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Illusion of control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Negativity bias is the tendency to focus on negative aspects of a situation or performance, rather than positive ones.

Which psychological technique involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals?

  1. SMART goals

  2. Mental rehearsal

  3. Positive self-talk

  4. Progressive muscle relaxation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that can help focus efforts and improve performance.

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate one's own abilities or chances of success?

  1. Illusion of control

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Self-serving bias

  4. Optimism bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusion of control is the tendency to overestimate one's own abilities or chances of success, even when there is little evidence to support this belief.

Which psychological technique involves gradually exposing oneself to a feared or anxiety-provoking situation in a controlled manner?

  1. Systematic desensitization

  2. Cognitive restructuring

  3. Exposure therapy

  4. Progressive muscle relaxation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exposure therapy involves gradually exposing oneself to a feared or anxiety-provoking situation in a controlled manner, with the aim of reducing fear and anxiety.

What is the term for the tendency to seek out information that confirms one's existing beliefs or expectations?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Negativity bias

  3. Self-serving bias

  4. Illusion of control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out information that confirms one's existing beliefs or expectations, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

Which psychological technique involves challenging and replacing negative or unhelpful thoughts with more positive and realistic ones?

  1. Cognitive restructuring

  2. Positive self-talk

  3. Mental rehearsal

  4. Progressive muscle relaxation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cognitive restructuring involves challenging and replacing negative or unhelpful thoughts with more positive and realistic ones, with the aim of improving mood and behavior.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute success to external factors and failures to internal factors?

  1. Fundamental attribution error

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Illusion of control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute success to external factors (e.g., luck, easy task) and failures to internal factors (e.g., lack of ability, effort).

Which psychological technique involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in a systematic manner?

  1. Progressive muscle relaxation

  2. Cognitive restructuring

  3. Exposure therapy

  4. Mental rehearsal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in a systematic manner, with the aim of reducing muscle tension and promoting relaxation.

What is the term for the tendency to perceive a random sequence of events as non-random and meaningful?

  1. Illusion of control

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Clustering illusion

  4. Gambler's fallacy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Clustering illusion is the tendency to perceive a random sequence of events as non-random and meaningful, even when there is no real pattern.

Which psychological technique involves setting aside a specific time each day to worry about problems or concerns?

  1. Worry time

  2. Thought stopping

  3. Problem-solving

  4. Thought challenging


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Worry time involves setting aside a specific time each day to worry about problems or concerns, with the aim of reducing intrusive thoughts and anxiety.

What is the term for the tendency to believe that one has more control over events than one actually does?

  1. Illusion of control

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Self-serving bias

  4. Optimism bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusion of control is the tendency to believe that one has more control over events than one actually does, even when there is little evidence to support this belief.

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