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SPORTS PSYCH: CHAPTER 14
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Most consistent finding in peak performance literature - correct
answer- Direct correlation between self-confidence and
success
Sport Confidence Model - correct answer- Includes 9 sources
of confidence:
-Mastery
-Demonstrations of Ability
-Preparation
-Social Support
-Coaches leadership
-Situational favorableness
Sport Confidence - correct answer- Individuals belief that they
can do whatever it takes to be successful in their sport
Mental Toughness - correct answer- Natural or developed
psychological edge that enables you to cope with the demands
of performance
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Most important attribute of mental toughness - correct answer-
Unshakable belief in your ability to achieve your competitive
goals
Optimism - correct answer- Tendency to expect the best
possible outcome or dwell on hopeful aspects of situation
Self-Efficacy - correct answer- Situation-specific, refers to one's
expectation of succeeding at a specific task (ex. making a free
throw)
Common Misconceptions about Confidence - correct answer-
1)You either have it or you don't
2)Only Positive Feedback builds confidence
3)Success always builds confidence
4)Confidence equals outspoken arrogance
5)Mistakes destroy confidence
Prerequisites for gaining confidence - correct answer-
1)Understand the interaction of thought and performance
2)Cultivate honest self-awareness
3)Develop an optimistic explanatory style
SPORTS PSYCH: CHAPTER 14
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Most consistent finding in peak performance literature - correct
answer- Direct correlation between self-confidence and
success
Sport Confidence Model - correct answer- Includes 9 sources
of confidence:
-Mastery
-Demonstrations of Ability
-Preparation
-Social Support
-Coaches leadership
-Situational favorableness
Sport Confidence - correct answer- Individuals belief that they
can do whatever it takes to be successful in their sport
Mental Toughness - correct answer- Natural or developed
psychological edge that enables you to cope with the demands
of performance
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Most important attribute of mental toughness - correct answer-
Unshakable belief in your ability to achieve your competitive
goals
Optimism - correct answer- Tendency to expect the best
possible outcome or dwell on hopeful aspects of situation
Self-Efficacy - correct answer- Situation-specific, refers to one's
expectation of succeeding at a specific task (ex. making a free
throw)
Common Misconceptions about Confidence - correct answer-
1)You either have it or you don't
2)Only Positive Feedback builds confidence
3)Success always builds confidence
4)Confidence equals outspoken arrogance
5)Mistakes destroy confidence
Prerequisites for gaining confidence - correct answer-
1)Understand the interaction of thought and performance
2)Cultivate honest self-awareness
3)Develop an optimistic explanatory style
