UNC EXSS 181 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
TEST BANK EXAM Q&A 2026 100%
CORRECT.
◍ Sport and Exercise Psychology Answer: The scientific study of
human behavior in sport and exercise, and the practical application of
that knowledge
◍ Overtraining Answer: - Part of training cycle (overload) in which
training is raised and then lowered to make the body more fit
- Short cycle of high levels of training that are near or at maximal
capacity
◍ Why are the phases of PST programs described as a circular
process? Answer: you always reassess at the end and try again
◍ 3 roles of sport psychologists Answer: -Research (plan, design,
implement, and evaluate research);
-Teaching (university courses);
-Consulting (help individuals and teams improve performance)
◍ Staleness Answer: - A state in which the athlete has difficulty
maintaining standard training regimens and can no longer achieve
previous performance results
,- Physical and emotional lull
- Early sign of burnout
◍ What is the ultimate goal of PST? Answer: Self Regulation: the
ability to work towards one's short and long term goals by effectively
motion and managing one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
◍ 2 major types of questions in the field? Answer: -Understanding
the effects of psychological factors on sport/physical activity behavior
and performance
-Understanding the effects of participating in sport/physical activity
on psychological development, health, and well-being
◍ Burnout Answer: - Multidimensional cognitive-affective
syndrome characterized by dimensions of physical and emotional
exhaustion, reduced sense of personal accomplishment, devaluation of
sport context
- Largely conceptualized as a response to chronic negative stress
◍ What are self-regulations 5 stages? Answer: 1. Problem
Identification
2. Commitment
3. Execution
4. Environmental management
5. Generalization
,◍ What does B= f(P,E) mean? Answer: Behavior is a function of
both the person and his/her environment
-Is dynamic; precise prediction difficult; need to understand both
person and context
◍ 3 Characteristics/Dimensions of Burnout Answer: - Physical and
emotional exhaustion
- Reduced sense of personal accomplishment
- Devaluation of sport context
◍ Who is at the highest risk of burnout? Answer: - Perfectionism
- Type A
- High trait anxiety
- Low self-confidence
- Being overly other-oriented
◍ Who are the main historical figures? What did they do? Answer: -
-Norman Triplett: key figure in history of social, sport, and exercise
psychology; studied social facilitation of bikers; tested whether bikers
rode faster when in groups than alone
--Coleman Griffith: "Father of Modern Sport Psychology"; first
research lab; 25 research articles
◍ What are common problems in implementing PST programs?
Answer: 1. Lack of conviction
2. Lack of time
, 3. Lack of sport knowledge (by consultant)
4. Lack of follow-up (athlete and consultant)
◍ What are the differences between the 3 methods of arousal
control? Answer: 1. Deep breathing: simple breathing out releases
tension
2. PMR: contracting and relaxing releases tension
3. Autogenic training: producing sensations in your body releases
tension
◍ 6 periods of sports psychology Answer: --Early years(1895-1920):
characterized by isolated studies
--Griffith Era(1921-1938): sport psychology labs and psychological
testing took place; Coleman Griffith became the first American to
specialize in the area; lab at University of Illinois
--Preparation for Future(1939-1965): characterized by the field's
scientific development attributable to the educational efforts of
Franklin Henry
--Establishment of Academic Branch(1966-1977): sport and exercise
psychology became a valued component of the academic discipline of
physical education
--Multidisciplinary Research(1978-2000): multidisciplinary science
and practice, characterized by tremendous growth as the field became
more accepted and respected by the public
--Contemporary(2000-present): distinguished by continued growth
worldwide, considerable diverse research, and interest in application
and consulting
TEST BANK EXAM Q&A 2026 100%
CORRECT.
◍ Sport and Exercise Psychology Answer: The scientific study of
human behavior in sport and exercise, and the practical application of
that knowledge
◍ Overtraining Answer: - Part of training cycle (overload) in which
training is raised and then lowered to make the body more fit
- Short cycle of high levels of training that are near or at maximal
capacity
◍ Why are the phases of PST programs described as a circular
process? Answer: you always reassess at the end and try again
◍ 3 roles of sport psychologists Answer: -Research (plan, design,
implement, and evaluate research);
-Teaching (university courses);
-Consulting (help individuals and teams improve performance)
◍ Staleness Answer: - A state in which the athlete has difficulty
maintaining standard training regimens and can no longer achieve
previous performance results
,- Physical and emotional lull
- Early sign of burnout
◍ What is the ultimate goal of PST? Answer: Self Regulation: the
ability to work towards one's short and long term goals by effectively
motion and managing one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
◍ 2 major types of questions in the field? Answer: -Understanding
the effects of psychological factors on sport/physical activity behavior
and performance
-Understanding the effects of participating in sport/physical activity
on psychological development, health, and well-being
◍ Burnout Answer: - Multidimensional cognitive-affective
syndrome characterized by dimensions of physical and emotional
exhaustion, reduced sense of personal accomplishment, devaluation of
sport context
- Largely conceptualized as a response to chronic negative stress
◍ What are self-regulations 5 stages? Answer: 1. Problem
Identification
2. Commitment
3. Execution
4. Environmental management
5. Generalization
,◍ What does B= f(P,E) mean? Answer: Behavior is a function of
both the person and his/her environment
-Is dynamic; precise prediction difficult; need to understand both
person and context
◍ 3 Characteristics/Dimensions of Burnout Answer: - Physical and
emotional exhaustion
- Reduced sense of personal accomplishment
- Devaluation of sport context
◍ Who is at the highest risk of burnout? Answer: - Perfectionism
- Type A
- High trait anxiety
- Low self-confidence
- Being overly other-oriented
◍ Who are the main historical figures? What did they do? Answer: -
-Norman Triplett: key figure in history of social, sport, and exercise
psychology; studied social facilitation of bikers; tested whether bikers
rode faster when in groups than alone
--Coleman Griffith: "Father of Modern Sport Psychology"; first
research lab; 25 research articles
◍ What are common problems in implementing PST programs?
Answer: 1. Lack of conviction
2. Lack of time
, 3. Lack of sport knowledge (by consultant)
4. Lack of follow-up (athlete and consultant)
◍ What are the differences between the 3 methods of arousal
control? Answer: 1. Deep breathing: simple breathing out releases
tension
2. PMR: contracting and relaxing releases tension
3. Autogenic training: producing sensations in your body releases
tension
◍ 6 periods of sports psychology Answer: --Early years(1895-1920):
characterized by isolated studies
--Griffith Era(1921-1938): sport psychology labs and psychological
testing took place; Coleman Griffith became the first American to
specialize in the area; lab at University of Illinois
--Preparation for Future(1939-1965): characterized by the field's
scientific development attributable to the educational efforts of
Franklin Henry
--Establishment of Academic Branch(1966-1977): sport and exercise
psychology became a valued component of the academic discipline of
physical education
--Multidisciplinary Research(1978-2000): multidisciplinary science
and practice, characterized by tremendous growth as the field became
more accepted and respected by the public
--Contemporary(2000-present): distinguished by continued growth
worldwide, considerable diverse research, and interest in application
and consulting
