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What is the main message regarding mental training and performance in sports psychology?
What is the main message regarding mental training and performance in sports psychology?
- Athletes of equal ability perform equally well with or without mental training.
- Physical skills are more important than mental skills in sports performance.
- Mental training significantly outperforms not having mental training in athletes of equal ability. (correct)
- Mental training is optional and does not impact sports performance.
What does the text suggest about the impact of pressure on an athlete's performance?
What does the text suggest about the impact of pressure on an athlete's performance?
- Performance under pressure can vary by up to fifteen percent. (correct)
- Pressure always leads to a significant improvement in performance.
- Pressure has no effect on an athlete's performance.
- Athletes should avoid high-pressure situations to perform well.
How did Scott Hamilton's past performance at the Games influence his preparation for the Olympics?
How did Scott Hamilton's past performance at the Games influence his preparation for the Olympics?
- He ignored his weaknesses and did not work on improving them.
- He believed that his weaknesses didn't matter in figure skating.
- He did not partake in any training before the Olympics.
- He focused on his weaknesses during training to eliminate them. (correct)
What was a common perception about Scott Hamilton's chances of success in figure skating?
What was a common perception about Scott Hamilton's chances of success in figure skating?
Why is figure skating described as 'rich theater, made-for-TV drama'?
Why is figure skating described as 'rich theater, made-for-TV drama'?
What effect does one tiny mistake have on a figure skater's performance according to the text?
What effect does one tiny mistake have on a figure skater's performance according to the text?
Which statement best summarizes the importance of mental skills in sports performance?
Which statement best summarizes the importance of mental skills in sports performance?
What did the other kids call Scott Hamilton at school and what does this suggest about his early experiences?
What did the other kids call Scott Hamilton at school and what does this suggest about his early experiences?
What does the text imply about Scott Hamilton's growth in his early years?
What does the text imply about Scott Hamilton's growth in his early years?
How did Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. view pressure differently from each other?
How did Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. view pressure differently from each other?
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