Question

Which of the following is TRUE about imagery?

Select one:

a. Imagery cannot hurt an athlete's performance

b. Negative images can be changed through imagery training

c. Athletes will experience positive images whether they engage in mental training or not

d. Coaches' feedback does not affect the athlete's mental image

e. If athletes focus on the wrong images, they should not use imagery training

A basketball team completes a warm-up drill called focused passing, where one person passes the ball to exact locations (such as the person's right side, left side, middle). This drill would be an example of:

Select one:

a. Learning the basics

b. Monitoring potential stressors

c. Playing the edge of peak performance

d. The all-or-none syndrome

e. Responsibility from the 7 R's

The difference between a reduction approach to stress management compared to a restructuring approach to stress management is:

Select one:

a. Reduction approaches and restructuring approaches are the same

b. Reduction approaches include planning and problem solving

c. Restructuring approaches involve re-interpreting anxiety as beneficial

d. Restructuring approaches include breathing exercises and progressive relaxation

e. Reduction approaches aim to remove the stressor

Answer 1

1. b. Negative images can be changed through imagery training

Explanation: Image is very helpful for the sportsmen. It helps the sportsmen to develop their standard and ability. It helps to increase the performance of the sportsmen. Negative image can be changed into positive image with training and encouragement of the coaches.

2. a. Learning the basics

Explanation: In basketball training the basic traing is how to pass and where to pass. The 7R formula is different matter and it may beb a part of training. The edge performance training is related to the mental training. On the other hand all-or-none-syndrome is not related to the passing of the basket ball.

3. c. Restructuring approaches involve re-interpreting anxiety as beneficial

Explanation: Restructuring approach is a psychological approach to make negative into positive. It helps to improve the mentality of the sportsmen. It reduces the stress and it is different from deduction method.