CSCS EXAM PREP: SPORT
PSYCHOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Although Robert is not the best basketball player on the team, he loves participating in
the games and having the opportunity to work on new skills. He also is good at
maintaining his focus on achieving his short-term goals. What type of motivation is
driving Robert's behavior?
a. Extrinsic motivation
b. Achievement motivation
c. Outcome motivation
d. Intrinsic motivation - Correct Answers -d. Intrinsic motivation
The ideal performance state can be characterized by all BUT which of the following?
a. The absence of fear
b. A high level of arousal
c. A sense of personal control
d. A narrow focus of attention on the activity - Correct Answers -b. A high level of
arousal
A gymnast getting ready to perform her last routine in the all-around competition is
worried about the routine and is experiencing increased heart rate, sweating, and
"butterflies." The physical symptoms experienced by the gymnast are associated with
which type of anxiety?
a. Environment anxiety
b. Physical anxiety
c. Cognitive anxiety
d. Somatic anxiety - Correct Answers -d. Somatic anxiety
Beth has elevated levels of psychological arousal prior to competing that have been
detrimental to her performance. She recently learned a new relaxation technique that
uses a series of alternating muscle tensing following by a muscle relaxation phase.
What specific technique is Beth using to reduce arousal?
a. Diaphragmatic breathing
b. Imagery
c. Progressive muscular relaxation
d. Systemic desensitization - Correct Answers -c. Progressive muscular relaxation
Generally speaking, what's the most significant source of an athlete's self-efficacy?
a. The athlete's past performances
PSYCHOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Although Robert is not the best basketball player on the team, he loves participating in
the games and having the opportunity to work on new skills. He also is good at
maintaining his focus on achieving his short-term goals. What type of motivation is
driving Robert's behavior?
a. Extrinsic motivation
b. Achievement motivation
c. Outcome motivation
d. Intrinsic motivation - Correct Answers -d. Intrinsic motivation
The ideal performance state can be characterized by all BUT which of the following?
a. The absence of fear
b. A high level of arousal
c. A sense of personal control
d. A narrow focus of attention on the activity - Correct Answers -b. A high level of
arousal
A gymnast getting ready to perform her last routine in the all-around competition is
worried about the routine and is experiencing increased heart rate, sweating, and
"butterflies." The physical symptoms experienced by the gymnast are associated with
which type of anxiety?
a. Environment anxiety
b. Physical anxiety
c. Cognitive anxiety
d. Somatic anxiety - Correct Answers -d. Somatic anxiety
Beth has elevated levels of psychological arousal prior to competing that have been
detrimental to her performance. She recently learned a new relaxation technique that
uses a series of alternating muscle tensing following by a muscle relaxation phase.
What specific technique is Beth using to reduce arousal?
a. Diaphragmatic breathing
b. Imagery
c. Progressive muscular relaxation
d. Systemic desensitization - Correct Answers -c. Progressive muscular relaxation
Generally speaking, what's the most significant source of an athlete's self-efficacy?
a. The athlete's past performances
