TAMU SPMT 304 Test 3 Exam Study Questions with
Answers| 2024-25 Version
What is self-intimidation? - ✔✔Thinking that you're not going to play your best when you
feel yourself getting nervous.
The real meaning of the phrase "being cool under pressure" is... - ✔✔Welcoming instead of
fighting feelings of arousal.
Diaphragmatic breathing is to thoracic breathing as... - ✔✔Calming down is to psyching up.
Which of the following are examples of pre-performance arousal that will increase the
likelihood of success? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Butterflies in your stomach.
Elevated heart rate.
The mouth going dry.
Needing to go pee.
Jittery hands or feet.
A common cause for children to perform poorly in youth sports is being too nervous. T/F -
✔✔False
What is a very important lesson we can learn from the case study about Jamie Kent? -
✔✔That it's important to practice pressure, not just prepare for it.
A key difference between having a growth versus a fixed mindset is believing that your core
talents are _____ instead of ____. - ✔✔Malleable; part of your DNA.
, Which of the following growth mindset strategies are common among the world's greatest
performers? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Loving that there is always something new to learn or
a new or better skill that can be developed.
Enjoying the process of making mistakes and using them to improve.
What sport does former curator of the museum of modern art use as a prime example of the
value of approaching your work like an artist instead of just a performer? - ✔✔Rugby
What does it mean to cultivate an ability to "mess around"? - ✔✔Spending time playing with
your craft freely, for the pure joy of it, without concern for making mistakes.
What does "Fallor Ergo Sum" mean in terms of performance psychology? - ✔✔Failing is part
of a great performer's identity.
Having a high sense of Challenge means... - ✔✔Viewing failure, mistakes, and setbacks as
positive opportunities.
People with a high degree of psychological hardiness have a very strong sense of: -
✔✔Control, Commitment, Challenge
Having a high sense of Commitment means... - ✔✔Feeling strongly that your efforts have
purpose and meaning (your effort is not just about trying to achieve specific outcomes)
An effective performance philosophy should be (select all that apply): - ✔✔Personal
Simple
Unambiguous
Having a high sense of Control means... - ✔✔Believing that, no matter what the odds, you
can make a difference and you can impact your and others futures.
Answers| 2024-25 Version
What is self-intimidation? - ✔✔Thinking that you're not going to play your best when you
feel yourself getting nervous.
The real meaning of the phrase "being cool under pressure" is... - ✔✔Welcoming instead of
fighting feelings of arousal.
Diaphragmatic breathing is to thoracic breathing as... - ✔✔Calming down is to psyching up.
Which of the following are examples of pre-performance arousal that will increase the
likelihood of success? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Butterflies in your stomach.
Elevated heart rate.
The mouth going dry.
Needing to go pee.
Jittery hands or feet.
A common cause for children to perform poorly in youth sports is being too nervous. T/F -
✔✔False
What is a very important lesson we can learn from the case study about Jamie Kent? -
✔✔That it's important to practice pressure, not just prepare for it.
A key difference between having a growth versus a fixed mindset is believing that your core
talents are _____ instead of ____. - ✔✔Malleable; part of your DNA.
, Which of the following growth mindset strategies are common among the world's greatest
performers? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Loving that there is always something new to learn or
a new or better skill that can be developed.
Enjoying the process of making mistakes and using them to improve.
What sport does former curator of the museum of modern art use as a prime example of the
value of approaching your work like an artist instead of just a performer? - ✔✔Rugby
What does it mean to cultivate an ability to "mess around"? - ✔✔Spending time playing with
your craft freely, for the pure joy of it, without concern for making mistakes.
What does "Fallor Ergo Sum" mean in terms of performance psychology? - ✔✔Failing is part
of a great performer's identity.
Having a high sense of Challenge means... - ✔✔Viewing failure, mistakes, and setbacks as
positive opportunities.
People with a high degree of psychological hardiness have a very strong sense of: -
✔✔Control, Commitment, Challenge
Having a high sense of Commitment means... - ✔✔Feeling strongly that your efforts have
purpose and meaning (your effort is not just about trying to achieve specific outcomes)
An effective performance philosophy should be (select all that apply): - ✔✔Personal
Simple
Unambiguous
Having a high sense of Control means... - ✔✔Believing that, no matter what the odds, you
can make a difference and you can impact your and others futures.
