Motivation and Emotion in Sports: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

According to self-determination theory, which type of motivation is characterized by an internal drive to engage in an activity?

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Intrinsic motivation

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Extrinsic motivation

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Amotivation

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Social motivation

Question 2

Which of the following emotions is typically associated with enhanced performance in sport and exercise?

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Optimal arousal

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Anxiety

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Anger

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Sadness

Question 3

Which theory of motivation proposes that individuals are driven by a desire to reduce discrepancies between their perceived current state and their desired future state?

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Discrepancy theory

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Self-determination theory

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Achievement goal theory

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Social cognitive theory

Question 4

Which of the following emotions is most likely to hinder performance in a demanding sport?

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Anxiety

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Confidence

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Arousal

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Joy

Question 5

Which type of coping mechanism involves seeking support from others or engaging in activities that provide emotional comfort?

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Emotion-focused coping

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Problem-focused coping

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Avoidance coping

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Acceptance coping

Question 6

What is the primary function of the reticular activating system in attention and focus?

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Filtering stimuli based on relevance and importance

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Controlling body temperature

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Regulating sleep-wake cycles

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Producing hormones

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of effective positive self-talk in sport?

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I'm going to stay positive and focus on the next play.

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I can't believe I missed that shot!

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I'm not good enough to win this game.

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It's all my fault that we're losing.

Question 8

Identify the component that is NOT a central part of the self-determination theory of motivation.

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External rewards

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Sense of competence

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Feeling of connection

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Internal drive

Question 9

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, the relationship between arousal levels and performance is:

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Inversely proportional, forming an inverted U-shaped curve

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Always positively correlated

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Always negatively correlated

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Unrelated

Question 10

Positive reinforcement aims to:

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Increase the occurrence of a desired behavior

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Decrease the occurrence of an unwanted behavior

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Punish an unwanted behavior

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Reward an unwanted behavior

Question 11

The relationship between motivation and emotion is:

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Complex and reciprocal

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Linear and one-directional

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Independent

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Adversarial

Question 12

Which of the following is not a factor influencing intrinsic motivation in sports?

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The pursuit of external rewards

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A desire for competence

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Feeling a sense of connection with others

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Autonomy and self-determination

Question 13

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, optimal performance on a sports task is associated with:

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Moderate arousal levels

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Extremely low arousal levels

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Extremely high arousal levels

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No arousal at all

Question 14

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the importance of cognitive evaluation in shaping emotional responses?

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The Schachter-Singer theory

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The James-Lange theory

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The Cannon-Bard theory

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The two-factor theory

Question 15

Coaches can create a positive motivational climate for their athletes by:

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Fostering a sense of belonging, autonomy, and purpose.

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Setting unrealistic expectations and providing constant criticism.

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Prioritizing winning above all else.

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Using punishment and fear as motivating factors.

Question 16

Which of the following is a key feature of the 'flow state'?

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Complete focus and concentration

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High levels of anxiety and self-doubt

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Lack of control and direction

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Dissociation from the present moment

Question 17

How can athletes use mental imagery to improve their performance?

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By picturing themselves achieving their goals

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By visualizing themselves performing poorly

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By imagining themselves getting injured

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By thinking negative thoughts about their opponents

Question 18

How can athletes use self-talk to enhance their performance?

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By providing themselves with positive and encouraging messages

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By focusing on their mistakes and weaknesses

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By dwelling on negative thoughts

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By criticizing their teammates

Question 19

When supporting athletes who are experiencing negative emotions after a loss, coaches should:

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Provide a safe and supportive environment for them to process their emotions

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Dismiss their emotions as unimportant

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Encourage them to suppress their feelings

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Force them to focus on the positive aspects of the situation

Question 20

The optimal level of arousal for performance on a complex motor skill is:

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Moderate

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Low

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High

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Varies depending on the individual

Question 21

The presence of social cues, such as an audience, can have which of the following effects on performance?

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Either facilitation or inhibition depending on the individual

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Facilitation

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Inhibition

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No effect

Question 22

The process of setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound is known as:

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Goal setting

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Performance contracting

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Objective measurement

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Performance evaluation

Question 23

The study of the psychological factors that influence athletic performance is known as:

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Sport and exercise psychology

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Sports science

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Kinesiology

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Exercise physiology