Question 1

What is the definition of arousal in sports psychology?

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A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and responsive to stimuli

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A physiological and psychological state of being overly anxious and tense

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A physiological and psychological state of being distracted and unfocused

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A physiological and psychological state of being asleep and unresponsive to stimuli

Question 2

According to the drive theory, what is the relationship between arousal and sports performance?

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As arousal increases, performance increases linearly

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As arousal increases, performance decreases linearly

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As arousal increases, performance first increases then decreases

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As arousal increases, performance is unaffected

Question 3

The inverted-U hypothesis proposes that:

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There is an optimal level of arousal for peak performance

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Arousal has no effect on sports performance

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Higher arousal levels always lead to better performance

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There is no optimal level of arousal for peak performance

Question 4

Catastrophe theory suggests that:

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As arousal increases, performance will initially improve, but then dramatically collapse at a critical point

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As arousal increases, performance will steadily decline

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As arousal increases, performance will steadily improve

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Arousal has no effect on sports performance

Question 5

The individual zones of optimal functioning (IZOF) theory recognizes that:

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The optimal level of arousal is highly individual and depends on various factors

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The optimal level of arousal is the same for all athletes

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Arousal has no effect on sports performance

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Arousal always has a negative effect on sports performance

Question 6

How can appropriate levels of arousal improve sports performance?

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By increasing motivation, focus, and physiological readiness

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Arousal has no effect on sports performance

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By decreasing motivation, focus, and physiological readiness

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By increasing anxiety, tension, and distractibility

Question 7

How can excessive arousal negatively impact sports performance?

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It decreases fine motor control and narrows attention

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It has no effect on performance

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It improves fine motor control and attention

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It has a positive effect on all aspects of performance

Question 8

What is "choking" in sports psychology?

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When an athlete fails to execute well-learned skills under high-pressure situations

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When an athlete performs exceptionally well under pressure

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When an athlete experiences no change in performance under pressure

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When an athlete experiences a gradual improvement in performance under pressure

Question 9

How can increases in anxiety levels impact sports performance?

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Anxiety can both improve and impair sports performance depending on the level

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Anxiety always improves sports performance

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Anxiety has no effect on sports performance

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Anxiety can further impair sports performance

Question 10

What is the key for athletes in managing arousal for peak performance?

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Learning to recognize and regulate their own optimal arousal levels

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Maintaining the same high level of arousal at all times

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Avoiding any changes in arousal levels

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Allowing arousal levels to fluctuate freely without any attempt to control them

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