Question 1

The continued expansion of sport and exercise psychology principles in clinical settings in the study and treatment of cancer,stroke,and spinal cord injuries are examples of which probable future trend of sport psychology over the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

The expansion of sport and exercise psychology principles into clinical settings for specific conditions indicates a trend towards increased specialization and diversification within the field. This suggests that in the next 20 years, there will be a greater focus on applying sport psychology principles to specific populations and conditions, rather than a broad, generalized approach.

Question 2

A sport psychologist who is helping individuals and teams improve performance and enhance personal well- being is an example of which type of career role?

Accepted Answer

A sport psychologist who is helping individuals and teams improve performance and enhance personal well-being is likely in a consulting role, as they are using their expertise to advise and guide others in achieving their goals.

Question 3

Which one of the following is a membership criterion for the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (not CPA)?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Sport Psychology Association requires a combination of education, experience, and understanding of sport sciences, which includes all the options listed.

Question 4

The CPA,the CSPA,and AASP organizations are all proactive in?

Accepted Answer

The CPA (Canadian Psychological Association), CSPA (Clinical Sport Psychology Association), and AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) are all professional organizations focused on sport and exercise psychology. One of their primary goals is to identify necessary standards and competencies for professionals working in this field to ensure high-quality services to athletes.

Question 5

Regulatory bodies are likely to become more diligent in monitoring the use of the title sport psychologist as well as the practices of sport psychology consultants.This is an example of which probable future trend of sport psychology over the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that regulatory bodies will become more diligent in monitoring the use of the title sport psychologist and the practices of sport psychology consultants. This indicates a trend towards increased emphasis on ethical and competent practice in sport psychology.

Question 6

Clinical and counselling psychologists receive training in which one of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

Clinical and counselling psychologists receive training in all of these areas, including research methods, ethics, assessment, and intervention. This comprehensive training prepares them to effectively diagnose, treat, and support individuals with mental health concerns or other psychological issues.

Question 7

A consultant who believes he has discovered something important but withholds this information for other professions is violating which principle of the Canadian Psychological Association's Ethics Code?

Accepted Answer

The principle of Responsibility to society states that psychologists have a responsibility to contribute to the welfare of society and the betterment of humanity. By withholding important information from other professions, the consultant is violating this principle as they are not contributing to the betterment of society and withholding information that could potentially be beneficial to other professionals and the clients they serve.

Question 8

Where was the First World Congress of Sport Psychology held in 1965?

Accepted Answer

The First World Congress of Sport Psychology was held in Rome, Italy, in 1965.

Question 9

Which one of the following represents the three major roles that sport psychology consultants typically follow in their careers?

Accepted Answer

Sport psychology consultants typically engage in teaching, research, and consulting as their primary roles.

Question 10

Sport and exercise psychology is characterized as

Accepted Answer

Sport and exercise psychology is indeed an interdisciplinary scientific and applied field that integrates sport science and psychological knowledge. It applies principles of psychology to sport and exercise and is not limited to only high-performance athletes. While it is a subdiscipline of psychology, it goes beyond that and involves the application of psychology to the field of sports and exercise.

Question 11

A sport psychology consultant who has no clinical training and doesn't refer an athlete with an eating disorder to someone who is more qualified is violating which principle of the Canadian Psychological Association's Ethics Code?

Accepted Answer

The principle of Responsible Caring states that psychologists must take steps to ensure the best interests and welfare of those they work with. Failing to refer an athlete with an eating disorder to someone who is more qualified violates this principle.

Question 12

The first Ph.D.program in sport psychology was developed at which university?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

National and provincial sport organizations that do not have the resources to pay for continuous applied sport psychology services exemplify which probable future trend of sport psychology over the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

As organizations may not have the resources to pay for continuous applied sport psychology services, it is likely that there will be limited opportunities in applied sport psychology over the next 20 years.

Question 14

The International Society of Sport Psychology sponsored the first scholarly sport psychology journal.What is it called?

Accepted Answer

The International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology is the journal sponsored by the International Society of Sport Psychology.

Question 15

A sport psychology consultant who decides not to share information with an athlete's coach is following which principle of the Canadian Psychological Association's Ethics Code?

Accepted Answer

The principle of "Respect for the dignity of the person" emphasizes maintaining confidentiality and privacy, which aligns with not sharing information without consent.

Question 16

Sport psychology consultants who refuse to provide information about an athlete's mental health to a coach is upholding which principles of the Canadian Psychological Association's Ethics Code?

Accepted Answer

Respect for the dignity of the person is the principle that requires psychologists to uphold the rights, autonomy, and dignity of their clients. Refusing to provide confidential information about an athlete's mental health to a coach is a way of protecting the athlete's privacy, which is a fundamental aspect of their human dignity.

Question 17

Seligman and others in the positive psychology movement criticized psychology for doing what?

Accepted Answer

Seligman and others in the positive psychology movement criticized psychology for focusing too much on mental illness and repair, and not enough on studying what makes life worth living and how to promote positive experiences and emotions.

Question 18

A sport psychology consultant who is consulting with a group of middle- aged recreational- distance runners who hope to complete a marathon is dispelling which common myth about sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Along with Dr.Albert Carron, could be considered one of the modern parents of sport psychology in Canada.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

In which of the following areas is a sport psychology consultant demonstrating expertise when he is administering a psychological profile tool?

Accepted Answer

Administering a psychological profile tool requires assessment knowledge to determine the psychological skills and characteristics of the athlete. It does not necessarily require expertise in theoretical knowledge of how psychological factors may influence performance, technical sport knowledge, sport knowledge of physical preparation, or intervention skills.

Quiz 1: Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology