CSCS: Domain 2- Sport Psychology Exam with all Correct
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Which of the following is the most useful short-term goal?
A. Lose 10 pounds in a month
B. Maintain a heart rate of 165-175 BPM for 20 minutes
C. Win tomorrow's competition
D. Display vigorous effort during practice ✔Correct Answer-B
A gymnast is confident in her ability to complete a tumbling routine. This is an example of which
of the following?
A. Self-efficacy
B. Self-talk
C. Enhanced arousal
D. Flow-state ✔Correct Answer-A
Which of the following is a process goal?
A. Winning the next cross-country meet
B. Not missing a single practice during the pre-season
C. Becoming a national champion
D. Placing in the top percentile of local athletes ✔Correct Answer-B
In which of the following situations would negative punishment be least recommended?
A. Athletes not performing well despite their best efforts
B. Athletes skipping practice
C. Athletes arguing with the referee during a game
D. Athletes displaying overall lack of vigor during training ✔Correct Answer-A
An athlete focusing on the hips and shoulders of an opponent describes:
A. Broad external focus
B. Broad internal focus
C. Narrow external focus
D. Narrow internal focus ✔Correct Answer-C
Which of the following is true of short and long term goals?
, A. Outcome goals take priority
B. Long term goals are less important than short term goals
C. Short and long term goals are interdependent
D. Short term goals should drive long term goals ✔Correct Answer-C
Which of the following feedback timings impairs learning but enhances immediate
performance?
A. Feeback provided after each trial
B. Feedback provided before training
C. Feedback provided at the end of practice
D. Feedback provided concurrent to the task ✔Correct Answer-D
Mental imagery may be most useful for the following:
A. Athletes recovering from trauma
B. Athletes who suffered bad losses in the previous season
C. Athletes who receive a few minutes of competition time after months of training
D. Beginner athletes preparing for their first competition ✔Correct Answer-C
Which of the following techniques increases vagal tone and parasympathetic activity?
A. Systematic desensitization
B. Autogenic training
C. Progressive muscular relaxation
D. Diaphragmatic breathing ✔Correct Answer-D
Anxiety manifested through physical symptoms such as elevated heart rate and tense muscles is
known as which of the following?
A. Cognitive anxiety
B. Somatic anxiety
C. State anxiety
D. Trait anxiety ✔Correct Answer-B
Which of the following may be the best psychological predictor of performance?
A. Automaticity
B. Mental imagery
C. Self-efficacy
D. Optimal arousal ✔Correct Answer-C
Filming practice and reviewing footage is an example of which of the following?
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Which of the following is the most useful short-term goal?
A. Lose 10 pounds in a month
B. Maintain a heart rate of 165-175 BPM for 20 minutes
C. Win tomorrow's competition
D. Display vigorous effort during practice ✔Correct Answer-B
A gymnast is confident in her ability to complete a tumbling routine. This is an example of which
of the following?
A. Self-efficacy
B. Self-talk
C. Enhanced arousal
D. Flow-state ✔Correct Answer-A
Which of the following is a process goal?
A. Winning the next cross-country meet
B. Not missing a single practice during the pre-season
C. Becoming a national champion
D. Placing in the top percentile of local athletes ✔Correct Answer-B
In which of the following situations would negative punishment be least recommended?
A. Athletes not performing well despite their best efforts
B. Athletes skipping practice
C. Athletes arguing with the referee during a game
D. Athletes displaying overall lack of vigor during training ✔Correct Answer-A
An athlete focusing on the hips and shoulders of an opponent describes:
A. Broad external focus
B. Broad internal focus
C. Narrow external focus
D. Narrow internal focus ✔Correct Answer-C
Which of the following is true of short and long term goals?
, A. Outcome goals take priority
B. Long term goals are less important than short term goals
C. Short and long term goals are interdependent
D. Short term goals should drive long term goals ✔Correct Answer-C
Which of the following feedback timings impairs learning but enhances immediate
performance?
A. Feeback provided after each trial
B. Feedback provided before training
C. Feedback provided at the end of practice
D. Feedback provided concurrent to the task ✔Correct Answer-D
Mental imagery may be most useful for the following:
A. Athletes recovering from trauma
B. Athletes who suffered bad losses in the previous season
C. Athletes who receive a few minutes of competition time after months of training
D. Beginner athletes preparing for their first competition ✔Correct Answer-C
Which of the following techniques increases vagal tone and parasympathetic activity?
A. Systematic desensitization
B. Autogenic training
C. Progressive muscular relaxation
D. Diaphragmatic breathing ✔Correct Answer-D
Anxiety manifested through physical symptoms such as elevated heart rate and tense muscles is
known as which of the following?
A. Cognitive anxiety
B. Somatic anxiety
C. State anxiety
D. Trait anxiety ✔Correct Answer-B
Which of the following may be the best psychological predictor of performance?
A. Automaticity
B. Mental imagery
C. Self-efficacy
D. Optimal arousal ✔Correct Answer-C
Filming practice and reviewing footage is an example of which of the following?
