Sport Psych Test 1 Practice
Questions & Answers
False - -True or False. You must have a PhD in Clinical Psychology to receive
accreditation as a Sport Psychologist
-True - -True or False. In a study, the researcher observes or assesses
without changing anything in the environment
-Coleman Griffith ; UI - -_____________ is considered the father of sport
psychology and established the first sport psychology lab at _________________
-True - -True or False. There is a growing body of research showing that
physical activity, such as running, can improve symptoms of clinical
depression.
-1980 - -In ___________, the USOC established the Sport Psychology Advisory
Board and a registry of qualified sport psychologists
-False - -True or False. Sport Psychology began in the 1970's
-Norman Triplett - -Who is credited with conducting the first sport
psychology study?
-False - -True or False. The majority of Universities employ a full time sport
psychologist
-False - -True or False. Most coaches are very knowledgeable about
implementing sport psychology skills with their athletes
-True - -True or False. In an experiment, the researcher manipulates
variables while observing change (if any).
-Fun - -In Sirard, Pfeiffer, and Pate's (2006) study of motivational factors in
physical exercise for 1600 middle school students, they found the #1 overall
motivating factor to be _____________.
-False - -True or False. Many personality differences are evident between
male and female athletes, particularly at the elite level
-That people behave differently in different situations - -Which does trait
approach to personality NOT assume?
Questions & Answers
False - -True or False. You must have a PhD in Clinical Psychology to receive
accreditation as a Sport Psychologist
-True - -True or False. In a study, the researcher observes or assesses
without changing anything in the environment
-Coleman Griffith ; UI - -_____________ is considered the father of sport
psychology and established the first sport psychology lab at _________________
-True - -True or False. There is a growing body of research showing that
physical activity, such as running, can improve symptoms of clinical
depression.
-1980 - -In ___________, the USOC established the Sport Psychology Advisory
Board and a registry of qualified sport psychologists
-False - -True or False. Sport Psychology began in the 1970's
-Norman Triplett - -Who is credited with conducting the first sport
psychology study?
-False - -True or False. The majority of Universities employ a full time sport
psychologist
-False - -True or False. Most coaches are very knowledgeable about
implementing sport psychology skills with their athletes
-True - -True or False. In an experiment, the researcher manipulates
variables while observing change (if any).
-Fun - -In Sirard, Pfeiffer, and Pate's (2006) study of motivational factors in
physical exercise for 1600 middle school students, they found the #1 overall
motivating factor to be _____________.
-False - -True or False. Many personality differences are evident between
male and female athletes, particularly at the elite level
-That people behave differently in different situations - -Which does trait
approach to personality NOT assume?
