AAU Sports Psychology & Mental Performance 3

Question 1

Which mental performance strategy involves an athlete rehearsing a consistent sequence of thoughts and actions before executing a skill?

Accepted Answer

Pre-performance routine

Answer

Attention control

Answer

Emotional suppression

Answer

Desensitization

Question 2

Cohesion in a team sport refers to:

Accepted Answer

The tendency of a group to stay united toward a goal

Answer

Individual performance scores

Answer

Physical conditioning levels

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Competition scheduling

Question 3

An AAU coach helping an athlete develop 'mental toughness' would most appropriately focus on:

Accepted Answer

Building resilience and the ability to perform consistently under pressure

Answer

Eliminating all competitive stress

Answer

Reducing practice intensity

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Avoiding high-stakes competitions

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a 'thought-stopping' technique in sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

Interrupt and replace negative thought patterns

Answer

Increase arousal before competition

Answer

Improve physical flexibility

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Enhance tactical decision-making

Question 5

According to Self-Determination Theory, which psychological need is most directly satisfied when an athlete feels their input is valued by the coaching staff?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Competence

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Relatedness

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Achievement

Question 6

Which attentional style is most appropriate for an athlete needing broad external focus during team play?

Accepted Answer

Broad-external

Answer

Narrow-internal

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Narrow-external

Answer

Broad-internal

Question 7

A coach implementing a positive reinforcement approach after a successful performance is primarily aiming to:

Accepted Answer

Increase the likelihood of the behavior recurring

Answer

Reduce intrinsic motivation

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Establish punishment contingencies

Answer

Decrease athlete autonomy