Sports Psychology: Perception, Attention, and Decision-Making
Assesses knowledge of psychological human factors in sports including perception, attention mechanisms, decision-making processes, motivation, anxiety, stress, self-efficacy, and burnout in athletic performance.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a key component of perception in sports?
- Selective attention
- Pattern recognition
- Depth perception
- Reaction time
What is the term for the ability to focus on a specific stimulus while ignoring distractions?
- Selective attention
- Divided attention
- Sustained attention
- Alternating attention
Which of the following is NOT a type of decision-making error that athletes can make?
- Framing error
- Confirmation bias
- Hindsight bias
- Availability heuristic
What is the term for the process of setting goals and striving to achieve them?
- Motivation
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Self-confidence
Which of the following is NOT a common source of anxiety in athletes?
- Fear of failure
- Fear of injury
- Fear of competition
- Fear of success
What is the term for the physical and psychological response to a stressor?
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Burnout
Which of the following is NOT a common coping mechanism for athletes dealing with stress?
- Exercise
- Social support
- Relaxation techniques
- Substance abuse
What is the term for the belief in one's ability to succeed in a task?
- Self-confidence
- Self-efficacy
- Self-esteem
- Self-worth
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to burnout in athletes?
- Excessive training
- Lack of social support
- Financial problems
- Injury