Sports Psychology and Performance Factors Quiz

Explore performance psychology with 17 questions covering motivation, focus, anxiety, and more. Test yourself now!

#1

What is the definition of sports psychology?

The study of sports equipment
The study of human behavior in sports and exercise
The study of sports nutrition
The study of sports medicine
#2

Which type of goal-setting involves breaking down the ultimate goal into smaller, manageable steps?

Outcome goal
Performance goal
Process goal
Long-term goal
#3

What does the term 'self-talk' refer to in sports psychology?

Talking to teammates during a game
Speaking with coaches before a match
Internal dialogue or thoughts an athlete has with oneself
Giving motivational speeches to the team
#4

In sports psychology, what is the term for a state of heightened anxiety and apprehension before or during a competition?

Zen mode
Arousal
Pre-game jitters
Eustress
#5

What is the term for the process of an athlete mentally preparing for a competition by imagining themselves performing successfully in their sport?

Visualization
Relaxation
Mindfulness
Imagery
#6

Which psychological factor is related to an athlete's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task?

Anxiety
Self-efficacy
Motivation
Concentration
#7

What is the term for a state of intense concentration and complete absorption in the task at hand, often referred to as being 'in the zone'?

Anxiety
Flow
Mental block
Overthinking
#8

What term is used to describe the narrowing of attention to focus on relevant cues and ignore irrelevant information during a sports performance?

Dissociation
Concentration
Distraction
Relaxation
#9

In sports psychology, what does the term 'choking' refer to?

Eating unhealthy snacks before a game
Performing exceptionally well under pressure
Failing to perform at one's best under pressure
Being overly confident in one's abilities
#10

Which of the following is considered an external factor affecting an athlete's performance?

Self-confidence
Weather conditions
Mental imagery
Goal-setting
#11

In sports psychology, what does the term 'arousal' refer to?

Feeling sleepy before a game
A state of increased physiological and psychological activation
Boredom during training
Being uninterested in the sport
#12

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic motivation factor for an athlete?

Winning a trophy
Financial rewards
Enjoyment of the activity
Praise from others
#13

What term is used to describe a negative psychological reaction to the pressure of competition resulting in impaired performance?

Eustress
Distress
Flow state
Zen mode
#14

Which psychological skill involves maintaining a positive mindset and persevering through challenges and setbacks?

Visualization
Goal-setting
Resilience
Relaxation
#15

What is the term for the psychological process of interpreting and giving meaning to sensory information?

Perception
Reaction time
Decision-making
Adaptation
#16

Which psychological skill involves mentally rehearsing and visualizing successful performance?

Goal-setting
Relaxation
Imagery
Resilience
#17

What is the term for the process of an athlete returning to their optimal performance state after a period of inactivity or injury?

Adaptation
Recovery
Recuperation
Tapering

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