Psychology of Sport Injury (Exam 1) with all Correct & 100%
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Biopsychology ✔Correct Answer-The specialty in psychology that studies the interaction of
biology, behavior, and mental processes.
Who makes up rehabilitation team #1 ✔Correct Answer--Sport medicine professionals (SMPs)
-Athletic trainer (ATC)
-Physical Therapist
MDs, GP, Orthopedist
Who makes up rehabilitation team #2 ✔Correct Answer--Sports nutritionist
-podiatrist (lower extremities)
-dietitian
-exercise physiologists
-dentist
-message therapist
Psychologist ✔Correct Answer-Education: (masters, doctoral) must be "licensed"
-can deal with "clinical issues"
-mental training for athletic performance
Counselor ✔Correct Answer-Education: masters, doctoral - "licensed"
-can work with "clinical issues"
Psychiatrist ✔Correct Answer-Education: MD, prescription/rx - "licensed"
-has universal prescription privileges
Sport psych consultant ✔Correct Answer-Education: masters. doctoral, unlicensed but
certified mental performance consultant (CMPC)
-Duties: teach, research, consult
level 1 helpers ✔Correct Answer-Direct contact (ATC, PT, MD)
Level 2 helpers ✔Correct Answer-family, friends, coach
level 3 helpers ✔Correct Answer-support members (team, family, etc..)
level 4 helpers ✔Correct Answer-others (psychologist)
Importance of the athletic trainer ✔Correct Answer--Most frequent contact with athletes
before and after injury
, -Can best monitor physical and mental status
The 8 areas of competencies ✔Correct Answer--Evidence based practice
-prevention and health promotion
-clinical examination and diagnosis
-acute care of injury and illness
-therapeutic interventions
-psycho-social strategies and referral
-healthcare administrations
-professional development and responsibility
What "predisposes" athletes to experience injury? ✔Correct Answer--stress, tired/lack of
attention, environment, muscle weakness, overuse.
Precursors of injury ✔Correct Answer-Physical, Environmental, Sociocultural, Psychological
What is socioculture? ✔Correct Answer--socio: The people around us
-culture: Culture of the environment we are in
Climate of risk with sociocultural ✔Correct Answer--A climate that encourages athletes to
take risk, even when it may cause physical or psychological damage
-Results: increase in risk taking behavior while the body is physically compromised (increase risk
of injury)
Coaches negative influence on athletes: ✔Correct Answer--ignorant about injuries and types
of pain
-focusing solely on outcome (winning)
-encouraging athletes to think that they are invincible
-ignoring athletes who are hurt
-negatively judging athletes who cry when injured or who dont play through pain
2 types of pain ✔Correct Answer-1) Performance pain: Not dangerous (goes away)
-EX: legs burning at the end of a cross country meet
2) Injury pain: Sign to stop (signal of danger)
Physical factors of injury ✔Correct Answer--Conditioning status
-Injury status: Playing with little injuries leads to more severe injuries (Bulging disk to herniated
disk)
-Point in training cycle
-Demand of activity (2 a days)
-Year around training "under-recovery"
Environmental factors of injury ✔Correct Answer--weather
-temperature
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Biopsychology ✔Correct Answer-The specialty in psychology that studies the interaction of
biology, behavior, and mental processes.
Who makes up rehabilitation team #1 ✔Correct Answer--Sport medicine professionals (SMPs)
-Athletic trainer (ATC)
-Physical Therapist
MDs, GP, Orthopedist
Who makes up rehabilitation team #2 ✔Correct Answer--Sports nutritionist
-podiatrist (lower extremities)
-dietitian
-exercise physiologists
-dentist
-message therapist
Psychologist ✔Correct Answer-Education: (masters, doctoral) must be "licensed"
-can deal with "clinical issues"
-mental training for athletic performance
Counselor ✔Correct Answer-Education: masters, doctoral - "licensed"
-can work with "clinical issues"
Psychiatrist ✔Correct Answer-Education: MD, prescription/rx - "licensed"
-has universal prescription privileges
Sport psych consultant ✔Correct Answer-Education: masters. doctoral, unlicensed but
certified mental performance consultant (CMPC)
-Duties: teach, research, consult
level 1 helpers ✔Correct Answer-Direct contact (ATC, PT, MD)
Level 2 helpers ✔Correct Answer-family, friends, coach
level 3 helpers ✔Correct Answer-support members (team, family, etc..)
level 4 helpers ✔Correct Answer-others (psychologist)
Importance of the athletic trainer ✔Correct Answer--Most frequent contact with athletes
before and after injury
, -Can best monitor physical and mental status
The 8 areas of competencies ✔Correct Answer--Evidence based practice
-prevention and health promotion
-clinical examination and diagnosis
-acute care of injury and illness
-therapeutic interventions
-psycho-social strategies and referral
-healthcare administrations
-professional development and responsibility
What "predisposes" athletes to experience injury? ✔Correct Answer--stress, tired/lack of
attention, environment, muscle weakness, overuse.
Precursors of injury ✔Correct Answer-Physical, Environmental, Sociocultural, Psychological
What is socioculture? ✔Correct Answer--socio: The people around us
-culture: Culture of the environment we are in
Climate of risk with sociocultural ✔Correct Answer--A climate that encourages athletes to
take risk, even when it may cause physical or psychological damage
-Results: increase in risk taking behavior while the body is physically compromised (increase risk
of injury)
Coaches negative influence on athletes: ✔Correct Answer--ignorant about injuries and types
of pain
-focusing solely on outcome (winning)
-encouraging athletes to think that they are invincible
-ignoring athletes who are hurt
-negatively judging athletes who cry when injured or who dont play through pain
2 types of pain ✔Correct Answer-1) Performance pain: Not dangerous (goes away)
-EX: legs burning at the end of a cross country meet
2) Injury pain: Sign to stop (signal of danger)
Physical factors of injury ✔Correct Answer--Conditioning status
-Injury status: Playing with little injuries leads to more severe injuries (Bulging disk to herniated
disk)
-Point in training cycle
-Demand of activity (2 a days)
-Year around training "under-recovery"
Environmental factors of injury ✔Correct Answer--weather
-temperature
