FiltersDone

Question type

Essay

Multiple Choice

Short Answer

True False

Matching

Exam 9: Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance

Show Answer

Share

---

All types

Filters

Study FlashcardsPractice ExamLearn

Question 1

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the psychological construct of flow?

A) a disparity may exist between challenge and skill
B) goals are often ambiguous
C) activity can be unpleasant
D) one can be in a flow state and not be having a peak performance

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 2

True/False

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

Having the ideal performance state for peak performance is more a chance occurrence than something that can be trained and voluntarily controlled.

Correct Answer

verified

False

Question 3

True/False

Review LaterAdd Note

Because successful people differ greatly across achievement situations, identifying a psychological profile linked with successful performance is nearly impossible.

Which is NOT a psychological characteristic during peak experiences in sport?

According to Jones and colleagues, the framework of mental toughness contains which two subcomponents?

Olympic coaches see a great need for psychological skills training.

Are any statements false regarding Hanin's Individualized Zone of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) model?

A common psychological profile appears to be linked with successful performance.

Research evidence supports the idea that certain mental states cause peak performance.

All athletes and coaches believe that peak performance can be trained.

Which of the following is/are not true regarding Hanin's Individualized Zone of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) ?

John is a very successful athlete and Dick rarely succeeds. John is more likely to:

Elite and successful athletes consistently report using more psychological skills than less successful athletes.

According to Hanin's IZOF model, negative emotions decrease performance.

The below scales measure the psychological skills used by athletes except for:

Being in a flow state is the same as peak performance.

"A state-like psychological resource that is purposeful, flexible, and efficient to enact and maintain goal-directed pursuits" is a definition of:

Interviews with elite athletes have found that when they feel listless, are over- or under-aroused, have irrelevant thoughts, or lack concentration; they are more likely to they perform ___________ feel listless.

Peak performance is more likely when skill level matches the demands of the task.

Performers need some level of physical conditioning and mastery of a task for peak performance to occur.