Question 1

Individual personality plays an unimportant role in the behaviors that individuals exhibit during participation in physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

By effectively promoting adherence, there is a greater likelihood that an individual will discontinue a regular program of physical activity and exercise and thereby not derive the associated health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Individual personality plays an important role in the behaviors that individuals exhibit during participation in physical activity and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following best describes arousal as it relates to athletic competition.

Accepted Answer

A)   It has little influence on successful performance.
B)   It is constantly changing depending on the situation and environment.
C)   It is only influenced by external factors.
D)   It only has a positive influence on physical skills.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The behavior of continuing participation in a regular program of exercise is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Health behavior.
B)   Theory of planned behavior.
C)   Transtheoretical model of behavior.
D)   Exercise adherence.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Regular exercise training can improve brain function, particularly in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Anxiety levels can be reduced through exercise by following which of these guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maintain an exercise intensity of at least 75% of maximal effort
B)   Employ exercise durations that are longer rather than shorter
C)   Participate only in aerobic activities
D)   Always exercise with a partnerE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

As arousal increases from low to moderate levels, there is a decrease in skill performance, but if arousal continues to increase, there is a point when skill performance becomes unaffected by the level of arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Individuals who are characterized as chronic exercisers have lower perceptions of individual control over their own health, an external locus of causality, and less control over exercise behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Self-efficacy is an important determinant of behavior in physical activity, exercise, and sport and is derived from four factors, one of which is:

Accepted Answer

A)   past performance.
B)   extrinsic motivation.
C)   intrinsic motivation.
D)   emotional reactions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Positive imagery can counteract the effect of negative imagery and directly influence the level of stress and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Exercise has the ability to enhance mental health by reducing anxiety and depression and enhancing psychological well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An example of a personal determinant of exercise behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)   access to facilities.
B)   level of self-confidence.
C)   family influences.
D)   available time.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

There appears to be very specific personality characteristics that predict adherence to a regular physical activity or exercise program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following prominent psychological factors has NOT been shown to be important in illness and injury treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pain perception
B)   Self-efficacy
C)   Level of arousal
D)   Level of stressE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The __________ postulates that individuals engaging in a new behavior, such as adopting a regular exercise program, move through the stages of precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A)   Health Behavior Model
B)   Theory of Planned Behavior/Reasoned Action
C)   Social Cognitive Theory
D)   Transtheoretical ModelE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A high level of arousal and a low level of performance by a competitive athlete is best explained by the following.

Accepted Answer

A)   Drive Theory
B)   Inverted U Hypothesis
C)   Circumplex Model
D)   Dominant Response TheoryE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The most dependable and influential factor affecting self-efficacy in sport competition is:

Accepted Answer

A)   extrinsic motivation.
B)   intrinsic motivation.
C)   psychological traits.
D)   past performance.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The first true experiment in sport psychology involved the examination of performance during a:

Accepted Answer

A)   a college football game.
B)   a bicycle race.
C)   a mountain climbing event.
D)   a professional baseball game.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics and guidelines for physical activity and exercise appear to have the greatest impact on changing an individual's mood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Performing heavy breathing from the chest
B)   Having continuous interpersonal communication
C)   Performing unpredictable activities that require quick responses and movements
D)   Performing rhythmic and repetitive movements that allow the mind to focus on important issuesE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 8: Exercise and Sport Psychology

The first true experiment in sport psychology involved the examination of performance during a:

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By effectively promoting adherence, there is a greater likelihood that an individual will discontinue a regular program of physical activity and exercise and thereby not derive the associated health benefits.

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A high level of arousal and a low level of performance by a competitive athlete is best explained by the following.

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Which of the following best describes arousal as it relates to athletic competition.

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An example of a personal determinant of exercise behavior is:

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Individual personality plays an important role in the behaviors that individuals exhibit during participation in physical activity and exercise.

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As arousal increases from low to moderate levels, there is a decrease in skill performance, but if arousal continues to increase, there is a point when skill performance becomes unaffected by the level of arousal.

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Self-efficacy is an important determinant of behavior in physical activity, exercise, and sport and is derived from four factors, one of which is:

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Which of the following prominent psychological factors has NOT been shown to be important in illness and injury treatment?

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Exercise has the ability to enhance mental health by reducing anxiety and depression and enhancing psychological well-being.

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Individual personality plays an unimportant role in the behaviors that individuals exhibit during participation in physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competition.

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Individuals who are characterized as chronic exercisers have lower perceptions of individual control over their own health, an external locus of causality, and less control over exercise behavior.

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Positive imagery can counteract the effect of negative imagery and directly influence the level of stress and anxiety.

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The most dependable and influential factor affecting self-efficacy in sport competition is:

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Anxiety levels can be reduced through exercise by following which of these guidelines?

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Regular exercise training can improve brain function, particularly in older adults.

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There appears to be very specific personality characteristics that predict adherence to a regular physical activity or exercise program.

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The __________ postulates that individuals engaging in a new behavior, such as adopting a regular exercise program, move through the stages of precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

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Which of the following characteristics and guidelines for physical activity and exercise appear to have the greatest impact on changing an individual's mood?

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The behavior of continuing participation in a regular program of exercise is best described as:

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