Inhibition of Reflexive Behaviors in Sports Psychology
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In a sporting event, what is considered a mental error according to the text?

  • Scoring on more than 50% of shots
  • Attempting a very difficult shot in certain situations (correct)
  • Completing acts that define the sporting event
  • Missing a shot
  • Why might missing a shot not be seen as a mental mistake in basketball?

  • It always reflects a mental error
  • Players rarely miss shots
  • Missing is part of the game (correct)
  • Scoring is not important in basketball
  • What type of athlete action may violate a team strategy or game plan according to the text?

  • Scoring frequently
  • Attempting difficult shots strategically (correct)
  • Missing an easy shot
  • Completing acts within the game plan
  • Why do both moderately experienced children and elite athletes sometimes make deleterious actions, as per the text?

    <p>Despite knowing they should not do such actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions might be considered a mental error in sports according to the text?

    <p>Attempting very difficult shots strategically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Burack et al. question regarding Zenadine Zidane's head-butting incident in the World Cup final?

    <p>How could Zidane, an experienced player, commit such a foolish act?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Werner (1957), what does regression refer to in the context of Zidane's behavior?

    <p>Utilization of a developmentally lower action for a specific task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Zidane feel about the action he committed during the World Cup incident according to the text?

    <p>He considered it inappropriate even though provoked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Zidane's behavior, how is regression defined according to the text?

    <p>Temporary utilization of lower-level actions for a specific task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the notion of mistakes as momentary regressions related to incidents like Zidane's head-butting act?

    <p>It indicates that these errors are temporary setbacks in a player's performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, how does Werner (1957) view developmental regression in relation to certain demands?

    <p>As an essential aspect of meeting various challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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