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Foundations and Evolutions in Sport Psychology Quiz

#1

Who is considered the father of sport psychology?

Coleman Griffith
Explanation

Pioneer in applying psychology to sports.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the ABCs of psychology?

Dynamics
Explanation

Not a fundamental aspect in ABCs (Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive).

#3

Who developed the concept of self-efficacy, which refers to one's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Pioneered the study of self-efficacy and its impact on behavior.

#4

What is the term for the process of interpreting and making sense of sensory information?

Perception
Explanation

The cognitive process of understanding sensory input.

#5

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals conform to the majority opinion or behavior to fit in or avoid conflict?

Conformity
Explanation

Adherence to group norms or standards.

#6

Which psychological skill involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals?

Goal setting
Explanation

Involves SMART criteria for effective goal formation.

#7

Who developed the concept of the inverted-U hypothesis, suggesting that performance increases with arousal up to a certain point, after which it decreases?

Yerkes and Dodson
Explanation

Proposed the relationship between arousal and performance.

#8

Which psychological theory suggests that behavior is determined by the interplay between the individual and the environment?

Social cognitive theory
Explanation

Emphasizes reciprocal interaction between person and surroundings.

#9

In which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) does the body's resources become depleted?

Exhaustion
Explanation

Follows alarm and resistance stages, characterized by resource depletion.

#10

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals perform better in the presence of others?

Social facilitation
Explanation

Enhanced performance due to the presence of others.

#11

What is the term for the ability to focus on relevant environmental cues while ignoring irrelevant ones?

Selective attention
Explanation

Capacity to concentrate on pertinent stimuli.

#12

Which theory suggests that behavior is determined by the interaction of internal factors, environmental factors, and behavior itself?

Biopsychosocial model
Explanation

Integration of biological, psychological, and social factors in behavior.

#13

Who developed the theory of cognitive appraisal, which suggests that how individuals interpret a situation determines their emotional and behavioral responses?

Richard Lazarus
Explanation

Proposed the significance of cognitive evaluation in stress responses.

#14

Who developed the concept of the psychological contract, which refers to the unwritten expectations between individuals and organizations?

Denise Rousseau
Explanation

Introduced the concept of mutual expectations between individuals and organizations.

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