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What is the definition of 'Aggression' in sports psychology?

A state of alertness/readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement or alertness
A deliberate intent to harm or injure another person, which can be physical or mental (correct)
An inherited, stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill
A simple skill that does not require much concentration

What is 'Ability' in the context of sports psychology?

A skill that is not affected by the environment of performers
An inherited, stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill (correct)
A physical and mental state of alertness/readiness
A simple skill that does not require much concentration

What is 'Arousal' in sports psychology?

A physical and mental state of alertness/readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement or alertness (correct)
A skill that is not affected by the environment of performers
An inherited, stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill
A simple skill that does not require much concentration

What is a 'Basic skill' in sports psychology?

<p>A simple skill that does not require much concentration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Closed skill' in sports psychology?

<p>A skill that is not affected by the environment of performers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Aggression in sports

A deliberate intent to harm or injure another person, which can be physical or mental.

Ability in sports

An inherited, stable trait that determines an individual's potential to learn or acquire a skill.

Arousal in sports

A physical and mental state of alertness/readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement or alertness.

Basic skill in sports

A simple skill that does not require much concentration.

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Closed skill in sports

A skill that is not affected by the environment of performers.