Which practice builds confidence?

Practicing consistently and reviewing progress

The ability to carry out tasks successfully, despite problems

Which behavior shows emotional control, a component of mental toughness?

Remaining calm after a bad call

What’s a good way to develop mental toughness?

Set and work toward challenging goals

What is a symptom of NOT a bad mental toughness?

Better stress management and emotional balance

What is Learned Helplessness?

a condition where it is thought that actions have no effect on outcomes

Which of the following is an example of perseverance?

Continuing to train despite difficulties

Which of the following is NOT Mental Toughness?

anger or frustration under pressure

Which is the best example of a growth mindset in sports?

“I can improve with practice.”

What is “pressure” in a sports context?

The stress of performing in high-stakes situations

Which of the following is a key characteristic of confidence in sports?

Fear of failure, even when prepared

What is challenge for tough individuals?

See challenges as opportunities rather than roadblocks

According to attribution theory, which of the following is an example of an internal attribution for failure?

"I lost because I didn't train enough."

What does “intrinsic motivation” mean?

Playing because you love the sport

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1
Which practice builds confidence?
Skipping mental training
Avoiding difficult drills
Practicing consistently and reviewing progress
Focusing only on weaknesses
2
What is Commitment?
Agreeing to something but backing out whenever you feel like it.
The ability to carry out tasks successfully, despite problems
Doing something only when it's convenient or easy.
Only necessary for professional athletes, not for regular players.
3
Which behavior shows emotional control, a component of mental toughness?
Walking off the field
Yelling when frustrated
Remaining calm after a bad call
Refusing to talk to anyone
4
What’s a good way to develop mental toughness?
Avoid practice
Set and work toward challenging goals
Always win without trying
Ignore your coach
5
What is a symptom of NOT a bad mental toughness?
Better stress management and emotional balance
Poor sleep quality
Chronic stress or anxiety
Frequent burnout or exhaustion
6
What is mindfulness?
Reacting impulsively without awareness
Dwelling on a past mistake during a game
Worrying about the outcome before it happens
Awareness of the present
7
What is Learned Helplessness?
a condition where it is thought that actions have no effect on outcomes
gets benched but uses it as motivation to train harder
keeps practicing a skill even after repeated failures
for help after struggling instead of assuming they’re just “bad at it"
8
Which thought process can weaken mental toughness?
Visualization
Fear of failure
Positive self-talk
Confidence building
9
Which of the following is an example of perseverance?
Continuing to train despite difficulties
Avoiding tough competition
Quitting mid-season
Ignoring practice drills
10
Which of the following is NOT Mental Toughness?
An unshakable self-belief
Handling pressure
Determination
anger or frustration under pressure
11
Which is the best example of a growth mindset in sports?
“I’ll never be good enough.”
“Only natural athletes succeed.”
“I can improve with practice.”
“This is too hard, so I quit.”
12
What is positive self-talk?
Encouraging yourself mentally
Bragging to teammates
Making fun of opponents
Talking back to the coach
13
What is visualization used for in mental training?
Memorizing the rulebook
Watching videos of other athletes
Increasing muscle strength
Mentally practicing success
14
1. What is mental toughness most closely associated with?
Physical strength
Popularity among teammates
Resilience and perseverance
Natural talent
15
What is “pressure” in a sports context?
Cheering from fans
The stress of performing in high-stakes situations
Winning easily
Lack of practice
16
Which of the following is a key characteristic of confidence in sports?
Consistency in effort and mindset
Overestimating one’s abilities
Fear of failure, even when prepared
Belief in one’s ability to succeed
17
Which of the following is a sign of mental toughness during competition?
Quitting when losing
Blaming teammates for mistakes
Ignoring coaching advice
Staying focused under pressure
18
Which of the following is NOT a part of mental toughness?
Self-discipline
Commitment
Laziness
Confidence
19
What is challenge for tough individuals?
Dwelling on errors and losing confidence
Taking criticism personally, shut down emotionally, or become defensive
See challenges as opportunities rather than roadblocks
Giving up when falling behind in performance or losing a starting spot
20
According to attribution theory, which of the following is an example of an internal attribution for failure?
"I lost because the referee made an unfair call."
"I lost because I didn't train enough."
"I lost because my opponent was too strong."
"I lost because of bad weather."
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What does “intrinsic motivation” mean?
Playing to be famous
Playing because you love the sport
Playing for awards
Playing for social media likes

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