History of Sport Psychology: A Journey Through Time

Question 1

Who is often credited as the pioneer of sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett

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Coleman Griffith

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William James

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Carl Jung

Question 2

Who is widely acknowledged as the 'father of sport psychology'?

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett

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Sigmund Freud

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Carl Jung

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Wilhelm Wundt

Question 3

What is the key difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

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Intrinsic motivation comes from within the individual, while extrinsic motivation comes from external sources

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Extrinsic motivation is more effective than intrinsic motivation

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Intrinsic motivation is only found in sports

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There is no difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Question 4

Who is considered the 'Father of Sport Psychology'?

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett

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Coleman Griffith

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William James

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Carl Rogers

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a milestone in the development of sport psychology?

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The inclusion of sport psychology in the FIFA World Cup in 1984

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The creation of the first sport psychology laboratory in 1928

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The publication of the book 'Psychology of Sport' in 1965

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The establishment of the International Society of Sport Psychology in 1965

Question 6

What was the primary focus of early research in sport psychology?

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Motivation and personality

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Cognitive processes

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Biomechanics and physiology

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Social factors

Question 7

Who is credited as the 'father of sport psychology'?

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett

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William James

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Wilhelm Wundt

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Carl Jung

Question 8

Who is recognized for conducting the initial experimental study in the field of sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett

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William James

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Carl Jung

Question 9

Who is often credited as being the pioneer and 'Father' of Sport Psychology?

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett

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Sigmund Freud

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Carl Jung

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William James

Question 10

Who is widely recognized as the 'father of sport psychology'?

Accepted Answer

Coleman Griffith

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William James

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Norbert Wiener

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Carl Jung

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered a primary subfield of sport psychology?

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Nutritional psychology

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Cognitive psychology

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Exercise psychology

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Social psychology

Question 12

Who is credited with developing the Mental Toughness Profile?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Ogilvie

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Daniel Goleman

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Martin Seligman

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Aaron Beck

Question 13

Which law describes the relationship between arousal and performance, suggesting an inverted U-shaped curve?

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson Law

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The Law of Diminishing Returns

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The Law of Effect

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The Law of Conservation of Energy

Question 14

Who is widely considered the father of sport psychology, the field that studies the psychological aspects of athletic performance and well-being?

Accepted Answer

Coleman Griffith

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William James

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Sigmund Freud

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Carl Jung

Question 15

What was one of the primary goals of early sport psychology research?

Accepted Answer

To improve athletic performance

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To diagnose and treat mental illness in athletes

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To develop comprehensive theories of motivation

Question 16

Which of the following individuals is credited with developing the concept of flow in sport, a state of optimal performance characterized by intense focus and enjoyment?

Accepted Answer

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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Abraham Maslow

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William James

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Carl Rogers

Question 17

What is currently one of the main challenges facing the field of sport psychology?

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Gaining wider acceptance and recognition among athletes, coaches, and the general public

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Ethical concerns about the use of psychological techniques

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Insufficient training programs for practitioners

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Lack of funding for research

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a best practice when conducting research in sport psychology?

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Using a mixed-methods approach

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Generalizing findings to the entire population of athletes without appropriate caution

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Relying solely on qualitative data

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Ignoring ethical considerations

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of ethical guidelines in sport psychology?

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To protect the well-being and rights of athletes and participants

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To promote the professional development of practitioners

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To ensure that research is scientifically valid

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To standardize the practice of sport psychology

Question 20

Which of the following is a key trend shaping the future of sport psychology?

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Increasing use of technology to enhance research, assessment, and interventions

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Narrowing of the scope of practice

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Decline in demand for sport psychologists

Question 21

What was the first recognized experimental study in sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett's study on how the presence of others affected cyclists' performance.

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Wilhelm Wundt's study on reaction time

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A study on the effects of music on running speed

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Ivan Pavlov's study on classical conditioning

Question 22

Which psychologist is known for developing the concept of 'flow'?

Accepted Answer

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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Carl Jung

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B.F. Skinner

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Abraham Maslow

Question 23

What is the main goal of applied sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

To help athletes improve their performance and well-being

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To study the psychological factors affecting athletic performance

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To train athletes in mental skills

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To develop new theories in the field of sport psychology

Question 24

Which theory suggests that personality traits play a role in athletic behavior?

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Trait theory

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Social cognitive theory

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Humanistic theory

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Motivational theory

Question 25

What is a potential benefit of working with a sport psychologist?

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Improved performance and confidence

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Increased training volume

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Guaranteed success in competition

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None of the above

Question 26

What is the most important ethical responsibility of a sport psychologist?

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To act in the best interests of the athlete

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To prioritize the interests of the coaching staff

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To ensure the athlete's success at all costs

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To promote the sport psychologist's own agenda