Chapter 8 Review: Exercise and Sport Psychology
True or false? 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.
- False
True or false? 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.
- False
True or false? Neither aerobic exercise nor resistance exercise training can reduce depression.
- False
True or false? Exercise has the ability to enhance mental health by reducing anxiety and depression and enhancing psychological well-being.
- True
True or false? Self-efficacy has been shown to be an important factor in an individual's choice of activity, effort exerted in those activities, and persistence in the activity when faced with challenges.
- True
True or false? The promotion of positive outcomes during physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competitions will result in a positive emotional response of the individual providing further support for continued participation.
- True
True or false? The recognition of Exercise and Sport Psychology as a formal division within the American Psychological Association was a significant milestone in the professional development of the field.
- True
Athletes who concentrate on certain relevant environmental stimuli though at the same time ignoring irrelevant stimuli, will have a __________ chance at successful performance than individuals who are distracted and unable to concentrate.
Greater
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.
Transtheoretical Model
Acute bouts of physical activity and exercise and regular participation in exercise programs __________ state and __________ trait levels of anxiety.
decrease; decrease
