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Principles of Motivation in Athletics Quiz

#1

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of motivation in athletics?

Punishment
Explanation

Punishment is not considered a positive motivational principle in athletics.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a component of the SMART criteria for goal-setting in athletics?

Rapid
Explanation

Rapid is not a component of SMART criteria; it stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

#3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intrinsic motivation?

External rewards
Explanation

External rewards are not a characteristic of intrinsic motivation.

#4

What term refers to the process of mentally rehearsing and visualizing successful performance?

Imagery
Explanation

Imagery is the process of mentally rehearsing and visualizing successful performance.

#5

What term describes the process of setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals?

SMART goal-setting
Explanation

SMART goal-setting involves setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

#6

What term describes the process of using rewards or punishments to increase or decrease the likelihood of a behavior?

Operant conditioning
Explanation

Operant conditioning involves using rewards or punishments to influence behavior.

#7

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to satisfy needs in a specific hierarchical order?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Explanation

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs proposes a hierarchical order in which individuals seek to fulfill their needs.

#8

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working collectively in a group compared to when working individually?

Social loafing
Explanation

Social loafing is the phenomenon of reduced individual effort in group settings.

#9

What is the term for the phenomenon where an athlete experiences a decrease in performance due to excessive arousal?

Choking
Explanation

Choking refers to decreased performance due to excessive arousal in athletes.

#10

According to the Achievement Goal Theory, which type of goal orientation is characterized by the desire to outperform others?

Performance-approach
Explanation

Performance-approach orientation involves the desire to outperform others in Achievement Goal Theory.

#11

In which stage of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change does an athlete maintain behavioral changes over time?

Maintenance
Explanation

Maintenance is the stage where athletes sustain behavioral changes in the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change.

#12

What type of reinforcement involves the removal of an undesirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Negative reinforcement
Explanation

Negative reinforcement removes an undesirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior.

#13

According to the Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is NOT a basic psychological need that influences motivation?

Conformity
Explanation

Conformity is not considered a basic psychological need in Self-Determination Theory.

#14

Which motivational theory emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation and the importance of three innate psychological needs?

Self-determination theory
Explanation

Self-determination theory focuses on intrinsic motivation and three innate psychological needs.

#15

Which motivational theory suggests that individuals compare their input-output ratio to that of others to determine fairness?

Equity theory
Explanation

Equity theory involves comparing input-output ratios to assess fairness in motivation.

#16

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing an athlete's motivation according to the Cognitive Evaluation Theory?

External rewards
Explanation

External rewards are not considered a factor in Cognitive Evaluation Theory.

#17

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals attribute their success to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Explanation

Self-serving bias involves attributing success to internal factors and failures to external factors.

#18

Which motivational theory emphasizes the role of perceived effort-performance relationships and outcome expectancies?

Expectancy theory
Explanation

Expectancy theory focuses on perceived effort-performance relationships and outcome expectancies in motivation.

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