Psychology of Injury Flashcards
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According to the integrated model of psychological response to sport injury, what is the FIRST factor that influences an athlete's emotional response?
Answer: Cognitive appraisal
In Wiese-Bjornstal's integrated model, cognitive appraisal of the injury is the initial mediating factor that shapes subsequent emotional and behavioral responses.
Which of the following BEST describes secondary gain in the context of athletic injury?
Answer: An athlete subconsciously prolonging injury to avoid competition pressure
Secondary gain occurs when an athlete unconsciously or consciously maintains injury symptoms to avoid an undesirable situation like performance pressure or team conflict.
Social support during injury rehabilitation is MOST effective when it is:
Answer: Matched to the athlete's perceived needs at that time
Research shows that support perceived as relevant and appropriate to the athlete's current needs is more beneficial than generic or mismatched support.
Which of the following is an example of TANGIBLE (instrumental) social support for an injured athlete?
Answer: Driving the athlete to physical therapy appointments
Tangible or instrumental support involves providing direct practical assistance, such as transportation, financial help, or physical aid.
An AT uses mental imagery with a post-surgical knee patient. Which type of imagery would be MOST appropriate in the early stages of rehabilitation?
Answer: Healing imagery focused on tissue repair
Healing imagery, where athletes visualize the injured tissue repairing and healing, is most appropriate early in recovery when physical activity is limited.
The RESTORES model of referral for mental health in sports medicine stands for which underlying purpose?
Answer: Providing a framework to recognize when to refer athletes for psychological services
The RESTORES model guides athletic trainers in recognizing psychological distress signs and knowing when to refer athletes to mental health professionals.
A high school athlete injured before a championship states, 'Maybe if I pray hard enough I'll be healed by Friday.' According to Kübler-Ross, this reflects which stage?
Answer: Bargaining
Bargaining involves making deals or seeking conditions that might reverse or lessen the impact of a loss or difficult situation.