Sport Psychology: Locus of Control and Goal Setting

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What type of participants spent more time on task under the self-set goals condition?

Participants with a more internal locus of control

Under which condition did participants with an external locus of control spend more time on task?

Coach-set goals condition

What was the primary focus of the study by Sariscsany, Darst and van der Mars (1995)?

The effects of three supervision patterns on students' 'on-task' activities and practice skill behaviour

What was the purpose of using the ATD in the study by Sariscsany, Darst and van der Mars (1995)?

To assess on-task behaviour, total practice trials and appropriate practice trials Signup and view all the answers

How did participants respond when placed under optimal conditions for them?

All four stabilized their on-task behaviours over and above that displayed with the presentation of the alternative treatment Signup and view all the answers

What type of junior high school males participated in the study by Sariscsany, Darst and van der Mars (1995)?

Three 'off-task' (i.e., inattentive) junior high school males Signup and view all the answers

What is the major concern of the sport psychologist regarding Eric's mental skills development?

Lack of motivation in practising his mental skills in his own time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of applied behavioural researchers and practitioners?

To draw upon evidence-based practice when using interventions with clients or client groups. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of traditional nomothetic research paradigms?

Inferences about individuals are extrapolations from group data. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of nomothetic research designs?

They permit the development of principles, laws or global understanding, and allow for prediction with high external validity. Signup and view all the answers

How can the sport psychologist increase Eric's on-task behaviour?

By providing regular feedback and close supervision during practice sessions. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy can the sport psychologist use to develop Eric's practice skill behaviour?

Alternating-treatments design, which involves systematic variation of practice conditions to identify optimal practice strategies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Alternating Treatments Design (ATD) in the context of sport and exercise?

To compare the effectiveness of different treatments, such as contingent praise versus no praise, in changing behavior. Signup and view all the answers

How did the two therapists differ in their approach to the participant?

One therapist provided praise when the participant increased her time in the room, while the other maintained a friendly relationship without presenting any praise. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the behavior of staying on task and focusing on the activity at hand?

On-task behavior Signup and view all the answers

What type of supervision is characterized by the therapist providing close, individualized attention to the participant?

Close supervision Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of providing feedback to the participant on their performance, with the goal of improving their behavior?

Feedback techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the behavior of practicing and refining a specific skill or behavior?

Practice skill behavior Signup and view all the answers

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