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PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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Achievement Goal Theory


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There are 3 factors that interact to determine a person's motivation:
achievement goals, perceived ability, and achievement behavior.




Trait-Centered View (participant-centered view)


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, Contends that motivated behavior is primarily a function of individual
characteristics; the personality, needs, and goals of a student, athlete or
exerciser are the primary determinants of motivated behavior.
Ignores environmental influences on motivation is unrealistic and is one
reason it is not endorsed for guiding professional practice.




Period 4: Establishment of Academic Sport Psychology


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(1966-1977) Physical Education had become an academic discipline (now
known as kinesiology or exercise and sport science) and sport psychology
had become a separate component within this discipline, distinct from
motor learning; Applied sport psychology consultants also began working
with athletes and teams; With the increased interest in the field, the first
sport psychology psychology societies were established in North America.




Period 3: Preparation for the Future


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(1939-1965) Franklin Henry was largely responsible for the field's scientific
development; Warren Johnson and Arthur Slatter-Hammel, helped lay the
groundwork for future study of sport psychology, they helped create the
academic discipline of exercise and sport science; however, applied work
in sport psychology was still limited.




Typical views of Motivation and whether they are useful


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, There are multiple views and these include: Trait-centered orientation to
motivation, the situation-centered orientation, and the interactional
orientation.




Observe Participants and Continue to Monitor Motives


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a) Observe the participants and see what they and do not like about the
activity
b) Informally talk to others (e.g., teachers, friends, and family members) who
know the student, athlete, or exerciser, and solicit information about the
person's motives for participation
c) Periodically ask the participants to write out or tell you their reasons for
participation




What do Sport and Exercise psychology specialists do?


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Contemporary sport and exercise psychologists engage in different roles,
including conducting research, teaching, and consulting with athletes and
exercisers.




Social Goal Orientations


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