Quiz 17 (10/10) - Chapter 17: Integrating and Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program

What is one of the disadvantages of sport psychology consultants conducting mental training programs with teams? A. Lack of day to day availability B. Their inability to relate to athletes C. Their lacking knowledge of the sport D. Their inability to work with injured athletes

A. Lack of day to day availability

What is the name of the model that attempts to combine performance enhancement goals with ones of personal balance and fulfillment in order to try and become truly holistic? A. Resonance Performance Model B. Periodization of Mental Training C. IZOF D. Educational Model

A. Resonance Performance Model

What is the ideal length of time for an athlete's first exposure to a formal mental skills training program? A. 2 to 6 months B. 3 to 6 months C. 4 to 6 months D. 6 to 8 months

B. 3 to 6 months

What two approaches do sport psychologists often use when working with athletes? A. Educational and psychological B. Research and psychological C. Clinical and educational D. Clinical and psychological

C. Clinical and educational

Which psychological skill is a foundation skill? A. Communication B. Interpersonal skills C. Self-awareness D. Optimal attention

C. Self-awareness

When teaching mental skills to a group of athletes, the best approach is to be: A. Flexible B. Individualized C. Predetermined in approach D. Flexible and individualized

D. Flexible and individualized

Which of the following is not a problem a sport psychology consultant faces? A. Lack of time spent with individual athlete in a team setting B. Making sure athletes systematically practice their mental skills C. Gaining trust of the athletes D. Knowing the sport too well E. Overcoming athletes reluctant to participate in mental skills training

D. Knowing the sport too well

______ is a technique in which the athlete(s) determines the psychological skills needed for success and then assesses his or her strengths or weaknesses specific to those skills. A. Foundation skills training B. Problem identification C. Personal development skills D. Performance profiling

D. Performance profiling

True/False: Every athlete should be required to use a pre-competition or competition readying procedure.

False

True/False: Once the athlete has successfully used his/her new mental skill, he/she can usually end mental skills training until the next season.

False