Psychology MCQ: Psychology of Coaching

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Dropout rates for youth sport participants have been estimated to be about what percentage each year?

a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 35%
d. 45%
e. 5%

Answer: c

Sport participation for youth peaks at what age?

a. 9 years old
b. 14 years old
c. 17 years old
d. 12 years old
e. 10 years old

Answer: d

According to the new model of over training developed by Kentta and Hassmen, over training can lead to

a. improved performance
b. no change in performance
c. impaired performance
d. all of the above
e. b and c

Answer: d

Based on Silva's study on burnout and staleness, which of the following statements is (are) FALSE?

a. 42% of athletes experience overtraining.
b. 25% of athletes experience burnout at some point in their careers.
c. More than 70% of athletes reported some staleness during their sport seasons.
d. a and b
e. b and c

Answer: d

According to the latest research on over training, if the source of the stressors is psychological, then the recovery strategy should focus on

a. nutrition
b. thought management strategies
c. active rest
d. rest
e. hydration

Answer: b

The principal psychological symptom of staleness is

a. lowered self-esteem
b. increased mood disturbance
c. high levels of aggression
d. lowered anxiety
e. lowered self-efficacy

Answer: b

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of over training?

a. apathy
b. sleep disturbances
c. mood changes
d. weight loss
e. deteriorating relationships

Answer: e

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of burnout?

a. lack of caring
b. elevated resting heart rate
c. sleep disturbances
d. physical and mental exhaustion
e. increased anxiety

Answer: b

Which of the following personality traits is (are) related to eating disorders in athletes?

a. submissiveness
b. asceticism
c. conformity
d. all of the above
e. a and c

Answer: d

An effect of stimulants on performance is

a. reduced pain
b. reduced fatigue
c. increased strength
d. steadier nerves
e. increased muscle endurance

Answer: b

The most common physical reason for athletes to use drugs is

a. for performance enhancement
b. to help recovery from injury
c. to control appetite
d. to look better
e. to feel better

Answer: a

According to Thompson, eating disorders are likely to appear in individuals with

a. low self-esteem
b. high stress levels related to pleasing others
c. high levels of aggression
d. all of the above
e. a and b

Answer: e

Which of the following is (are) characteristic of bulimia?

a. Eating behavior results in significant weight loss.
b. Eating behavior is excessive in an effort to feel better.
c. Feelings of guilt from eating result in purging.
d. all of the above
e. b and c

Answer: e

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), which of the following is (are) characteristic of bulimia?

a. recurrent episodes of binge eating in a discrete period of time
b. a minimum average of four binge-eating episodes a week for at least six months
c. a feeling of lack of control over eating behavior during eating binges
d. a and c
e. a and b

Answer: d

Unusual eating patterns are often one of the best indicators of an eating disorder. If a person hides food and disappears after eating, this can be a sign of

a. bulimia
b. anorexia nervosa
c. anorexia nervosa and bulimia
d. psychological depression
e. c and d

Answer: a

The two most abused substances in the United States are

a. stimulants and anabolic steroids
b. marijuana and alcohol
c. alcohol and tobacco
d. beta-blockers and stimulants
e. anabolic steroids and beta-blockers

Answer: c

Which of the following is not a factor predisposing athletes to eating disorders?

a. weight restrictions and standards
b. parental pressure
c. performance demands
d. judging criteria
e. coach and peer pressure

Answer: b