Question 1

Which one of the following graduates of Dr.Franklin Henry's laboratory at the University of California became a prominent sport psychology researcher in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Albert Carron is a prominent sport psychology researcher in Canada who graduated from Dr. Franklin Henry's laboratory at the University of California.

Question 2

How does positive psychology relate to sport and exercise?

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Question 3

In which of the following areas is a sport psychology consultant demonstrating expertise when she has devised strategies for dealing with the source of a problem for an athlete?

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By devising strategies for dealing with the source of a problem for an athlete, a sport psychology consultant is demonstrating intervention skills to design an effective intervention. This falls under the area of expertise of intervention skills.

Question 4

A sport psychology consultant who suspects a soccer player's competition anxiety is affecting his or her performance,and is knowledgeable of the relationship between different types of anxiety and self- confidence,is demonstrating which area of expertise?

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The consultant's knowledge of the relationship between different types of anxiety and self-confidence falls under the theoretical knowledge of how psychological factors may influence performance. In this case, the consultant is using this knowledge to identify the potential source of the athlete's performance decline.

Question 5

SCAPPS had a strong influence on development on research and development and sport and exercise psychology in the 70's and 80's but has little influence in Canada influential.

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SCAPPS (the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology) continues to be influential in Canada, contributing to research and development in sport and exercise psychology.

Question 6

One myth about sport and exercise psychology is that only athletes or exercisers with serious mental problems need a sport or exercise psychologist.Explain why this is a myth.

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Question 7

An athlete wants to train harder and become a better player so he approaches a sports psychologist to help him achieve this.When talking to the psychologist,the psychologist reveals that if the player decides to hire him,they can do a workout program that will increase his running time by 30 % and his muscle mass by 15%.The athlete is impressed and decides to go ahead and hire her.After 3 weeks of training,the psychologist and athlete start dating.They are quite happy; except the athlete can't help but notice the results he was promised are not being shown.He hasn't increased his muscle mass much at all and his running time has only increased by a few seconds.This is because the psychologist did not actually have the evidence to support the findings that she told the athlete.State and explain what the ethical concerns of the above scenario are.

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Question 8

A sport psychology consultant who is employed by a university and is involved in a study that examines aggression differences between male and female rugby players is an example of which type of career role?

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The description suggests that the person's main role is involved in a study, indicating that this person is primarily involved in research. They are not providing counselling, clinical intervention, or teaching, and while consulting could be a possibility, it is not clear whether this is the primary role.

Question 9

A sport psychology consultant who is providing educational services to the community and sport organizations is an example of which type of career role?

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Question 10

Expansion of the application of sport and exercise psychology principles in clinical settings will include cancer,stroke and spinal cord injuries populations.

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There is increasing evidence that the principles of sport and exercise psychology can be applied to a range of clinical populations, including those with cancer, stroke, and spinal cord injuries, to improve physical and psychological outcomes.

Question 11

The need to bridge the gap between research evidence and professional practice in sport psychology and to provide useful information for practitioners,such as physical educators,coaches,and fitness specialists,is an example of which probable future trend of sport psychology over the next 20 years?

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Question 12

Briefly describe the four principles of ethical guidelines for psychologists providing services to athletes or exercise clients.

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Question 13

Two major events that helped establish sports psychology in the 1960's.One was the first World Congress of Sports Psychology held in Rome and the second was the founding of FEPSAC.

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The first World Congress of Sports Psychology was held in Rome in 1965, and FEPSAC (European Federation of Sport Psychology) was founded in 1969. These two events played a significant role in the establishment and recognition of sports psychology as a discipline.

Question 14

The largest organization devoted to the promotion of applied sport (and exercise)psychology is the .

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The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is the largest organization devoted to promoting applied sport (and exercise) psychology. It is primarily focused on helping individuals and organizations use sport psychology principles to enhance performance and overall well-being. The other options listed are also prominent organizations in the field of sport psychology, but the AASP is specifically focused on applied sport psychology.

Question 15

Which country boasted one of the first sport psychology programs that was integrated with other sport science programs?

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The Soviet Union was one of the pioneers in integrating sport psychology with other sport science programs, emphasizing the importance of psychological training in athletic performance.

Question 16

Which of the following are trends and/or issues that will dominate the advancement of sport psychology over the next 20 years?

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All of the mentioned options are trends and issues that are likely to influence the field of sport psychology, including the tension between academic and applied aspects, increased specialization, the need for effective knowledge translation, and challenges related to opportunities in applied settings.

Question 17

A sport psychology consultant who decides to have a personal relationship with an athlete after a professional relationship has ended is violating which principle of the Canadian Psychological Association's Ethics Code?

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The principle of integrity in relationships refers to the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and not using one's professional role for personal gain. Engaging in a personal relationship with a former client violates this principle.

Question 18

This Canadian is widely recognized as the world expert on team cohesion and group dynamics in sport and exercise.

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Dr. Albert Carron is renowned for his expertise in team cohesion and group dynamics in sport and exercise.

Question 19

Most sport and exercise specialists in Canada are employed

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Most sport and exercise specialists in Canada are employed in universities and/or colleges, where they engage in teaching, research, and program development related to sports and exercise science.

Question 20

In the textbook,a number of trends and issues are identified that will dominate the advancement of sport and exercise psychology over the next 20 years.List these 9 trends and issues.

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Quiz 1: Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology