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What is the primary characteristic of subjective goals?
What is the primary characteristic of subjective goals?
- They are specific and achievable.
- They are focused on team performance.
- They are measurable and objective.
- They are general statements of intent that are not measurable or objective. (correct)
What is the term for an athlete's mental preparation for competition?
What is the term for an athlete's mental preparation for competition?
- Simulation
- Mental toughness
- Concentration
- Imagery (correct)
Which component of the 4C model of mental toughness involves maintaining belief in the self despite setbacks?
Which component of the 4C model of mental toughness involves maintaining belief in the self despite setbacks?
- Challenge
- Commitment
- Confidence (correct)
- Control
What type of imagery involves perceiving the execution of a skill from an outside observer's perspective?
What type of imagery involves perceiving the execution of a skill from an outside observer's perspective?
What is the ability to maintain focus on relevant environmental cues?
What is the ability to maintain focus on relevant environmental cues?
What happens when an athlete thinks of the past or the future during competition?
What happens when an athlete thinks of the past or the future during competition?
What is arousal referred to as in the context of athletic performance?
What is arousal referred to as in the context of athletic performance?
According to the Drive theory, what happens when arousal increases?
According to the Drive theory, what happens when arousal increases?
What is the result of increased arousal on tasks requiring a broad–external focus?
What is the result of increased arousal on tasks requiring a broad–external focus?
What is the main idea behind the Inverted-U hypothesis?
What is the main idea behind the Inverted-U hypothesis?
What does Reversal theory contend about the relationship between arousal and performance?
What does Reversal theory contend about the relationship between arousal and performance?
What is the relationship between arousal and muscle tension?
What is the relationship between arousal and muscle tension?
What is the most important factor in determining behavior?
What is the most important factor in determining behavior?
What drives high-performing athletes to succeed?
What drives high-performing athletes to succeed?
How do high-performing athletes achieve their goals?
How do high-performing athletes achieve their goals?
What is a key trait of natural leaders among high-performing athletes?
What is a key trait of natural leaders among high-performing athletes?
How do high-performing athletes manage stress and setbacks?
How do high-performing athletes manage stress and setbacks?
What is the attitude of high-performing athletes towards criticism and feedback?
What is the attitude of high-performing athletes towards criticism and feedback?
What is the primary reason why children tend to copy the sport-related behavior of adult athletes?
What is the primary reason why children tend to copy the sport-related behavior of adult athletes?
What is the term used to describe the sum of the forces that influence members to remain part of a group or team?
What is the term used to describe the sum of the forces that influence members to remain part of a group or team?
What occurs when other people are carrying out the same task alongside us, such as in a race or training with friends?
What occurs when other people are carrying out the same task alongside us, such as in a race or training with friends?
What is the benefit of being part of a strongly cohesive team?
What is the benefit of being part of a strongly cohesive team?
What is the term used to describe the effect of being watched by an audience?
What is the term used to describe the effect of being watched by an audience?
What is the definition of a team, according to Moorhead and Griffin (1998)?
What is the definition of a team, according to Moorhead and Griffin (1998)?
What is the concept that suggests that athletes with low intrinsic motivation can be motivated by adding extrinsic motivation?
What is the concept that suggests that athletes with low intrinsic motivation can be motivated by adding extrinsic motivation?
What is the term for the belief in one's abilities?
What is the term for the belief in one's abilities?
What type of thinking involves reflecting on past events that are no longer in our control?
What type of thinking involves reflecting on past events that are no longer in our control?
What is the learned ability to achieve pre-determined results with maximum certainty?
What is the learned ability to achieve pre-determined results with maximum certainty?
What is integral to understanding how motor skills are stored and retrieved?
What is integral to understanding how motor skills are stored and retrieved?
What is the term for the extent to which team members work well together?
What is the term for the extent to which team members work well together?
