Introduction to Psychology for Sport: What is Psychology?

Question 1

Which of the following is a recognized branch of psychology that focuses on the study of behavior and mental processes in animals?

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Animal Psychology

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Cognitive Psychology

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Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Medical Psychology

Question 2

Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Psychology' for establishing the first experimental psychology laboratory?

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Wilhelm Wundt

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Sigmund Freud

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William James

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Carl Jung

Question 3

The study of mental processes involved in acquiring, retaining, and retrieving information, including attention, memory, and thinking, is known as:

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Cognitive Psychology

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Social Psychology

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Developmental Psychology

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Personality Psychology

Question 4

The process by which we organize and interpret sensory information to form a meaningful representation of the world is known as:

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Perception

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Attention

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Memory

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Thinking

Question 5

Which of the following is a psychological disorder characterized by persistent and excessive anxiety and fear that interferes with daily life?

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Anxiety disorder

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Depression

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Bipolar disorder

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Schizophrenia

Question 6

The branch of psychology that applies psychological principles and techniques to enhance athletic performance and well-being is:

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Sport Psychology

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Exercise Psychology

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Health Psychology

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Educational Psychology

Question 7

Critical thinking in psychology involves:

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Evaluating and analyzing psychological information objectively

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Memorizing and repeating psychological theories verbatim

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Accepting psychological findings without questioning their validity

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Ignoring perspectives that differ from one's own

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of psychology as a discipline?

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Relies solely on subjective experiences

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Emphasizes observable behaviour

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Uses the scientific method

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Aims to understand and predict human behaviour

Question 9

Which subfield of psychology focuses on the mental processes involved in sport?

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Sport psychology

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Exercise psychology

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Social psychology

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Cognitive psychology

Question 10

The biopsychosocial model in psychology emphasizes the interconnectedness of which factors?

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Biological, psychological, and social factors

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Cognitive, affective, and behavioural factors

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Personality, motivation, and stress

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Emotion, cognition, and physiology

Question 11

Which ethical principle requires psychologists to protect the confidentiality of their clients?

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Confidentiality

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Informed consent

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Beneficence

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Justice

Question 12

The scientific method involves a systematic approach of:

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Hypothesis testing, experimentation, and data analysis

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Observation, interpretation, and conclusion

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Theory building, data collection, and verification

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Hypothesis generation, study design, and result interpretation

Question 13

Which of the following is a qualitative research method used in psychology?

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Interview

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Survey

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Experiment

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Meta-analysis

Question 14

The placebo effect demonstrates the significant impact of:

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Expectation

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Cognition

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Emotion

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Physiology

Question 15

The term 'applied psychology' refers to:

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The use of psychological principles in practical settings to address real-world problems

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The study of psychology solely as an academic discipline

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The therapeutic use of psychology to treat mental disorders exclusively

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The history and development of the field of psychology

Question 16

The scientific study of mental processes and behavior is referred to as:

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Psychology

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Sociology

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Neuroscience

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Philosophy

Question 17

The ethical principle that requires researchers to minimize harm to participants and protect their rights and interests is known as:

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Informed consent

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Confidentiality

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Objectivity

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Debriefing

Question 18

Which of the following is a major perspective within psychology that emphasizes the role of learning and environmental factors in shaping behavior?

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Behavioral perspective

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Psychodynamic perspective

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Cognitive perspective

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Humanistic perspective

Question 19

The ability to observe and understand the emotions and intentions of others is known as:

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Empathy

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Egotism

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Altruism

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Narcissism

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of applying psychological principles in sport?

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Increased likelihood of physical injuries

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Enhanced athletic performance

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Improved motivation and confidence

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Reduced risk of burnout

Question 21

The International Council of Sport Psychology (ICSP) is the leading professional organization for:

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Sport psychologists

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Physical therapists

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Athletic trainers

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Sports scientists

Question 22

How does motivation influence athletic performance and overall well-being in sports?

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Motivation boosts athletic performance by encouraging athletes to train harder and perform better.

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Motivation only affects athletic performance and has no impact on well-being.

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Motivation is mainly linked to negative outcomes like anxiety and performance inhibition.

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Motivation is not essential for success in sports.