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TRUE Motor behavior research is closely related to biomechanics. A) True B) False A Who was the father of motor behavior? A) Franklin Henry B) George Stelmach C) Robert Singer D) Richard Schmidt A All of the following examine learning (rather than performance) EXCEPT A) a test of accuracy immediately after practice for accuracy B) analysis of a football game after two weeks of intrasquad practice C) a comprehensive final exam D) measuring RT after two days without practice on the RT task D The optimal arousal level for an individual's performance is A) the same for all types of tasks in sport and exercise B) the highest level of physiological "psych-up" attainable C) the same for all individuals D) moderate and differs according to situational demands of various activities B Most of the stress associated with physical activity participation is based on A) fear of physical harm B) fear of failure and fear of evaluation C) type A personality dispositions D) anxiety about social physique D What is the state of bodily energy or physical and mental readiness? A) anxiety B) stress C) cohesion D) arousal FALSE Research evidence exists to support the popular notion that sport builds character in humans. A) True B) False

C Who was the first to devote a significant portion of his or her career to sport psychology? A) John Silva B) Dorothy Harris C) Coleman Griffith D) Bruce Ogilvie D Which of the following statements about motivation is (are) true? A) Internal and controllable attributions enhance motivation. B) Each person is motivated by different goals or definitions of success. C) Humans are motivated to be self-determining. D) all of these B n what decade was sport psychology recognized as an academic subdiscipline? A) 1980s B) 1970s C) 1930s D) 1920s TRUE Personality research in sport has shown that successful and less successful athletes do not differ in traits, but rather in their use of cognitive strategies and coping mechanisms. A) True B) False B Group cohesion is facilitated by A) a positive identity related to group membership B) all of the above C) understanding and acceptance of roles in the group D) emphasizing uniqueness such as clothing or nicknames D What do sport psychology and exercise psychology (disciplines of kinesiology) focus on? A) the study of social environment, sexuality, and emotion B) the study of human action in a social environment C) the study of human thought and emotion D) the study of human thought, emotion, and physical activity A Which of the following describes current thinking about sport and personality?

A) There is no "athletic personality." B) Some anxiety is good for aspects of life. C) Specific personalities lead people to engage in a variety of sports. D) Sport does build character in most people but not in everyone. FALSE The presence of spectators helps young athletes concentrate better when they are learning skills for the first time. A) True B) False A Which of the following statements about the effects of exercise on personality is true? A) all of these B) Fitness training improves self-concept. C) Prolonged physical activity is associated with decreases in depression. D) Exercise decreases anxiety. D Which is NOT a goal of sport and exercise psychology? A) to enhance the sport and exercise experience for those who participate in physical activity B) to understand the psychological effects derived from participation in physical activity C) to understand the social-psychological factors that influence people's behavior and performance in physical activity D) to predict the long-term outcome of the participant in continuing an exercise program...