Question 1

Dress rehearsal is helpful for an athlete because it:

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A)   actually, it is not helpful
B)   allows athletes to be comfortable in their competition uniform
C)   increases physiological activation prior to competition
D)   enables the athlete to be less distracted by repeated competition stimuliE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 2

Telling someone not to choke usually prevents the occurrence of choking.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which statement is untrue regarding simulated performance conditions?

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A)   it includes visualization techniques
B)   it helps increase familiarity to decrease distraction
C)   it addresses an external factor
D)   it reduces noveltyE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

An operational definition for "choking":

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A)   none of these answers are definitions of choking
B)   when an athlete seems incapable of regaining control over performance on their own
C)   when an athlete's performance seems to be progressively deteriorating
D)   when an athlete performs poorly in competitive practice situationsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

An athlete frequently chokes. How could this be prevented?

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A)   all of these training examples could help prevent choking
B)   provide training to quickly recover focus after losing it
C)   train them to recognize and lessen physiological over arousal
D)   train them to reinterpret anxiety symptoms as facilitative to performanceE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A quarterback needs to shift his attentional focus from surveying the field for receivers to delivery of a pass to one receiver. This shift would be from:

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A)   none of these
B)   broad external to broad internal
C)   broad external to narrow external
D)   narrow external to broad external
E)   broad external to narrow internalF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

According to the text, "choking" should be defined as:

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A)   a process that leads to impaired performance
B)   making a mistake that costs you or your team a victory
C)   none of these answers are definitions of choking
D)   a poor performance at a critical time of competitionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The narrowing and internal focus associated with choking can result in:

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A)   loss of coordination
B)   impaired timing
C)   fatigue
D)   all of these answers are accurateE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

We are most likely to use our preferred or dominant attentional style:

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A)   after having had attention control training
B)   in all situations that call for it
C)   when the coach demands it
D)   as pressure increasesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above D

Question 10

Which of these is a strategy to stay centered?

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A)   turning failure into success
B)   all of these techniques help performers stay centered
C)   attentional cues/triggers
D)   brain biofeedbackE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

As arousal moves out of the moderate range, performers are more likely to:

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A)   narrow their focus
B)   go to their dominant attentional focus/style
C)   broaden their focus
D)   focus on irrelevant cuesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

An athlete meets with a sport psychologist and describes a particular performance problem. The sport psychologist plans an intervention strategy. The sport psychologist needs what type of attentional focus?

Accepted Answer

A)   broad external
B)   narrow external
C)   broad internal
D)   narrow internalE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Centering is the process of focusing your attention on one specific activity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following strategies does not reduce the novelty effect on performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   dress rehearsal
B)   mental rehearsal
C)   self-talk strategies
D)   simulated competition experienceE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

What are two internal dimensions of attention coined by Nideffer?

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A)   perform and assess
B)   rehearse and analyze
C)   analyze and perform
D)   assess and rehearseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

What is the appropriate attentional focus as I begin imaging my executing a handstand a few moments before I actually do the handstand?

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A)   narrow internal
B)   broad internal
C)   narrow external
D)   broad externalE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

According to Moran (2009) , which of the following is a foundation of Attention Control Training (ACT) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are at least six types of concentration that performers must use in competitive situations
B)   Most sport situations require similar shifts in attentional focus
C)   Performers must decide to concentrate - it will not happy by-chance
D)   Focusing on factors like the crowd cheering or a coach's instruction can improve concentrationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

In the attention control reading, Nideffer does not describe the components of "choking" as:

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A)   narrowing of attention
B)   increased physiological arousal
C)   decrease in muscular tension
D)   internal focus of attentionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Before a match I plan my strategy for how I intend to beat my opponent. To do this effectively I would need which type of attentional focus?

Accepted Answer

A)   broad internal
B)   narrow external
C)   broad external
D)   narrow internalE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

______ is based on the concept that ease in skillful competitive performance is unconsciously conditioned by the external and internal stimuli that surround athletes during practice.

Accepted Answer

A)   Arousal set
B)   Dress rehearsal
C)   Concentration
D)   Mental trainingE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 15: Concentration and Strategies for Controlling It

Dress rehearsal is helpful for an athlete because it:

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Telling someone not to choke usually prevents the occurrence of choking.

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Which statement is untrue regarding simulated performance conditions?

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An operational definition for "choking":

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An athlete frequently chokes. How could this be prevented?

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A quarterback needs to shift his attentional focus from surveying the field for receivers to delivery of a pass to one receiver. This shift would be from:

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According to the text, "choking" should be defined as:

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The narrowing and internal focus associated with choking can result in:

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We are most likely to use our preferred or dominant attentional style:

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Which of these is a strategy to stay centered?

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As arousal moves out of the moderate range, performers are more likely to:

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An athlete meets with a sport psychologist and describes a particular performance problem. The sport psychologist plans an intervention strategy. The sport psychologist needs what type of attentional focus?

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Centering is the process of focusing your attention on one specific activity.

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Which of the following strategies does not reduce the novelty effect on performance?

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What are two internal dimensions of attention coined by Nideffer?

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What is the appropriate attentional focus as I begin imaging my executing a handstand a few moments before I actually do the handstand?

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According to Moran (2009) , which of the following is a foundation of Attention Control Training (ACT) ?

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In the attention control reading, Nideffer does not describe the components of "choking" as:

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Before a match I plan my strategy for how I intend to beat my opponent. To do this effectively I would need which type of attentional focus?

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______ is based on the concept that ease in skillful competitive performance is unconsciously conditioned by the external and internal stimuli that surround athletes during practice.

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