Perfectionism in Sports Quiz

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What are the three dimensions of self-efficacy?

Trait, state, and emotion

Confidence, conviction, and prediction

Belief, avoidance, and commitment

Magnitude, strength, and generality (correct)

Which source of self-efficacy information is considered the most powerful?

Performance experiences (correct)

Imaginal experiences

Vicarious experiences

Verbal persuasion

What are the three motivational regulations identified by self-determination theory?

Confidence, independence, and connection

Trait, state, and emotion

Skill, freedom, and interaction

Competence, autonomy, and relatedness (correct)

How does high self-efficacy affect individuals' view of challenging problems?

As tasks to be mastered Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of overconfidence?

Reduced motivation and poorer performance Signup and view all the answers

How does self-determination theory describe motivation?

As a collection of reasons for participating in a task Signup and view all the answers

According to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), which of the following is a stage of behavior change?

Pre-contemplation Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes the interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment?

Social Cognitive Theory Signup and view all the answers

What does the Theory of Planned Behavior consider as the primary determinant of behavior?

Behavioral intention Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to weighing advantages and disadvantages in the adoption of a behavior?

Decisional balance Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about perceived behavioral control in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

It has a direct effect on behavior Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main research methods in psychology?

Quantitative and qualitative Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological outcome involves emotions and moods?

Affective Signup and view all the answers

What does humanistic psychology emphasize?

Personal responsibility and striving for one's full potential Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which stage comes after physiological needs?

Safety needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the combination that personality can be considered as?

Nature (innate individual factors) and nurture (environment) Signup and view all the answers

What is a dimension of achievement orientation that includes competitiveness, win orientation, and focus on success?

Achievement motivation Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main dimensions of perfectionism?

Perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with better performance, well-being, perceptions of control, and positive affect?

Perfectionistic strivings Signup and view all the answers

Which type of passion is described as in harmony with the rest of a person's life, leading to higher well-being, effective decision making, and effective coping?

Harmonious passion Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is mental toughness considered as?

A personality trait or state Signup and view all the answers

What is required to drive behavior according to the COM-B model?

Capability, opportunity, and motivation Signup and view all the answers

What are the noteworthy limitations associated with mental toughness according to the text?

Quantitative evidence focus could be on other characteristics like resilience Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Goal orientation in sports: athletes exhibit higher competitiveness than non-athletes
Competitiveness is an essential characteristic of Canadian Olympians
Perfectionism: an extreme performance standard with extremely critical self-evaluations
Two main dimensions of perfectionism: perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns
Perfectionistic strivings: self-oriented, high personal performance standards (Personal Standards Perfectionism (PSP))
Perfectionistic concerns: social element, excessive self-criticism, concerns over mistakes and doubts about actions (Evaluative Concerns Perfectionism (ECP))
Perfectionism: a range, not either or, need to disentangle strivings and concerns
Perfectionistic strivings related to performance, associated with better performance, well-being, perceptions of control, positive affect
Perfectionistic concerns unrelated to performance, associated with poorer well-being, poor motivation, higher perceptions of threat and avoidance coping
Pure PSP: having high standards for self
Pure ECP: high evaluative concerns but no personal drive
Non perfectionism and mixed perfectionism: the same
Self-compassion: a potential antidote to the negative impacts of perfectionism
Flow: engaged in an activity as part of one's identity for the pleasure of the activity
Harmonious passion: in harmony with the rest of a person's life, positive emotions and emotions, higher wellbeing, effective decision making, and effective coping
Obsessive passion: rigid and uncontrolled engagement, often conflicts with other aspects of a person's life, negative emotions and poor wellbeing
Mental toughness: a set of positive characteristics that allow a person to cope with pressure, focus and rebound from failure, persist in the face of adversity, and attain personal goals
Mental toughness: considered a personality trait or state
Mental toughness: when faced with difficult situations, mentally tough people have control, appraise the situation as a challenge, maintain commitment, and have confidence in themselves
The COM-B model: to drive behavior, three things are required: capability, opportunity, and motivation
The COM-B model: behavior mainly determined by behavioral perspective (reinforcement or punishment) or motivational perspective (capability, opportunity, and motivation)
Informed consent is mandatory when measuring personality, must not breach confidentiality, and cannot be used for player selection purposes. However, it can be used by qualified professionals to help them better understand a client.
Mental toughness: noteworthy limitations with quantitative evidence, focus could be on other characteristics like resilience, and the terms mental toughness and resilience are interchangeable.
Ethical considerations: informed consent is mandatory when measuring personality, must not breach confidentiality, and cannot be used for player selection purposes. However, it can be used by qualified professionals to help them better understand a client.

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Test your knowledge of perfectionism in sports with this quiz. Explore the evidence of the importance of competitiveness in sports, the characteristics of perfectionism, and the dimensions of perfectionistic striving.