Sports Psychology and Skill Classification Quiz

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Which stage of the basic information processing model involves the selection of response from memory and the role of long and short term memory?

Decision making (correct)

Feedback

Input

Output

What type of feedback involves self and other feedback, and can be categorized as intrinsic or extrinsic?

Manual feedback

Verbal feedback

Visual feedback

Feedback (correct)

Which stress management technique is associated with controlling arousal through mental imagery and positive affirmations?

Visualization (correct)

Mental rehearsal

Positive self-talk

Deep breathing

In which personality type are individuals more likely to prefer sports that require lower arousal levels and favor concentration in less stimulating environments?

Introvert Signup and view all the answers

What type of motivation is characterized by self-satisfaction, personal achievement, and intangible rewards?

Intrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of goals focuses on personal performance without social comparison?

Performance goals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of targets are specific, measureable, accepted, realistic, and time-bound in sports psychology?

SMART targets Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between self-paced and externally paced skills in sports psychology?

Self-paced skills are performed at the individual's own timing while externally paced skills are influenced by external factors Signup and view all the answers

Why do beginners prefer to avoid outcome goals in sports psychology?

Because they rely on factors that cannot be controlled Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using goal setting and SMART targets in sports psychology?

To improve and optimize performance by providing clear frameworks for goal setting Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motivation is characterized by external rewards and social recognition?

Extrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers

Which stress management technique is associated with controlling arousal through controlled breathing?

Deep breathing Signup and view all the answers

In which personality type are individuals more likely to prefer sports that require higher arousal levels and favor concentration in stimulating environments?

Extrovert Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using goal setting and SMART targets in sports psychology?

To enhance intrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the basic information processing model involves the transmission of information from senses and selective attention?

Input Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic types of goals in sports psychology?

Performance goals and outcome goals Signup and view all the answers

Why should outcome goals be avoided in sports psychology?

They rely on uncontrollable factors such as other performers Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of SMART targets in sports psychology?

Specific, Measurable, Accepted, Realistic, Time-bound Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using goal setting and SMART targets in sports psychology?

To improve and optimize performance Signup and view all the answers

What are the classifications of skills in sports psychology?

Basic/complex and open/closed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Basic information processing model includes stages of input, decision making, output, and feedback
Input: information from senses, selective attention
Decision making: selection of response from memory, role of long and short term memory
Output: information sent to muscles for response
Feedback: self and other feedback, intrinsic and extrinsic
Guidance and feedback in learning: visual, verbal and manual types, and their effectiveness for beginners and elite level performers
Evaluation of types of feedback, including positive/negative, extrinsic and intrinsic
Mental preparation for performance: arousal, Inverted-U theory, and stress management techniques for controlling arousal
Stress management techniques include deep breathing, mental rehearsal, visualization, and positive self-talk
Understanding of introvert and extrovert personality types, sports suited to each and their preferences for concentration and arousal levels
Intrinsic motivation: self-satisfaction, personal achievement, intangible rewards, and its effectiveness in sport compared to extrinsic rewards.
Basic information processing model includes stages of input, decision making, output, and feedback
Input: information from senses, selective attention
Decision making: selection of response from memory, role of long and short term memory
Output: information sent to muscles for response
Feedback: self and other feedback, intrinsic and extrinsic
Guidance and feedback in learning: visual, verbal and manual types, and their effectiveness for beginners and elite level performers
Evaluation of types of feedback, including positive/negative, extrinsic and intrinsic
Mental preparation for performance: arousal, Inverted-U theory, and stress management techniques for controlling arousal
Stress management techniques include deep breathing, mental rehearsal, visualization, and positive self-talk
Understanding of introvert and extrovert personality types, sports suited to each and their preferences for concentration and arousal levels
Intrinsic motivation: self-satisfaction, personal achievement, intangible rewards, and its effectiveness in sport compared to extrinsic rewards.

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Test your knowledge of sports psychology and skill classification with this quiz. Explore the psychological factors affecting performers and the definitions of basic and complex, open and closed skills, as well as self-paced and externally paced goals.