PSY 366 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. What is the "why" behind self-talk? - Answers -Motivation and cognition purposes
1. Why is biofeedback helpful in enhancing athletic performance? - Answers -Highly
elicits the relaxation response
1. In Berkowitz's model, what type of event creates a readiness for aggression? -
Answers -Frustrating event
1. What conditions must exist for an overt act to be labeled aggression? - Answers -
effort, energy expenditure, physical harm
1. What variables can predict exercise dependence? - Answers -male, perfectionism,
and substance use and abuse
1. What part of the brain is associated with physical activity and cognitive functioning? -
Answers -prefrontal cortex
1. What is said about the personality profile of elite athletes? - Answers -they tend to be
homogenous
1. What is the distributed approach for sport injury rehabilitation? - Answers -ensuring
all sport injury rehabilitation personnel receive training in sport psychology applications
1. What type of team is associated with positive team cohesion and athletic
performance? - Answers -interactive teams
1. Those who exhibit high levels of _____ and dissatisfaction with current exercise
behavior generally achieve their goals - Answers -exercise self-efficacy
1. What type of pain is long-lasting, continues after the initial injury, and is complex? -
Answers -chronic pain
1. define social cohesion - Answers -When the team likes each other and enjoys each
other's company
1. Athletes with an injury and higher levels of negative mood use what types of
behavioral methods? - Answers -maladaptive and avoidance
1. Athletes who successfully return to competition after an extended period,
experience... - Answers -High motivation to return, resist the pressure to return early,
and recognize the positive consequences of injury and overcoming adversity
1. What is the "why" behind self-talk? - Answers -Motivation and cognition purposes
1. Why is biofeedback helpful in enhancing athletic performance? - Answers -Highly
elicits the relaxation response
1. In Berkowitz's model, what type of event creates a readiness for aggression? -
Answers -Frustrating event
1. What conditions must exist for an overt act to be labeled aggression? - Answers -
effort, energy expenditure, physical harm
1. What variables can predict exercise dependence? - Answers -male, perfectionism,
and substance use and abuse
1. What part of the brain is associated with physical activity and cognitive functioning? -
Answers -prefrontal cortex
1. What is said about the personality profile of elite athletes? - Answers -they tend to be
homogenous
1. What is the distributed approach for sport injury rehabilitation? - Answers -ensuring
all sport injury rehabilitation personnel receive training in sport psychology applications
1. What type of team is associated with positive team cohesion and athletic
performance? - Answers -interactive teams
1. Those who exhibit high levels of _____ and dissatisfaction with current exercise
behavior generally achieve their goals - Answers -exercise self-efficacy
1. What type of pain is long-lasting, continues after the initial injury, and is complex? -
Answers -chronic pain
1. define social cohesion - Answers -When the team likes each other and enjoys each
other's company
1. Athletes with an injury and higher levels of negative mood use what types of
behavioral methods? - Answers -maladaptive and avoidance
1. Athletes who successfully return to competition after an extended period,
experience... - Answers -High motivation to return, resist the pressure to return early,
and recognize the positive consequences of injury and overcoming adversity
