Question 1

A meta-analysis is used when a researcher wants to accomplish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Combine data that has already been collected 
B)  Measure behavior in everyday situations 
C)  Survey a large number of individuals over the phone 
D)  Control for extraneous variables 
A)  Combine data that has already been collected 
B)  Measure behavior in everyday situations 
C)  Survey a large number of individuals over the phone 
D)  Control for extraneous variables A

Question 2

Sport psychologists must not only have knowledge of both sports and psychology, but must also be:

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the above 
B)  Empathetic 
C)  Flexible 
D)  Trustworthy 
A)  All of the above 
B)  Empathetic 
C)  Flexible 
D)  Trustworthy A

Question 3

Sport psychology research may be done by researchers in which related field?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the above 
B)  Social psychology 
C)  Cognitive psychology 
D)  Personality psychology 
A)  All of the above 
B)  Social psychology 
C)  Cognitive psychology 
D)  Personality psychology A

Question 4

Naturalistic observation studies are designed to be high in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecological validity 
B)  External validity 
C)  Internal validity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Ecological validity 
B)  External validity 
C)  Internal validity 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

What are two ways that sport psychology is similar to other branches of psychology (e.g., social psychology)? What are two ways that sport psychology is different from other branches of psychology?

Accepted Answer

Two ways that sport psychology is simila

Question 6

Quasi-experiments are descriptive experiments that use random assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Observing and collecting data on athletes in a natural setting is more likely to be done using descriptive methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of experimental, but not descriptive, research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of random assignment 
B)  The use of naturalistic observation 
C)  The formation of a hypothesis 
D)  The use of case studies and focus groups 
A)  The use of random assignment 
B)  The use of naturalistic observation 
C)  The formation of a hypothesis 
D)  The use of case studies and focus groups

Question 9

Surveys and interviews suffer from inaccurate reporting among those surveyed and interviewed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A researcher does an experiment which measures the effect of fluid intake on heart rate while running. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart rate 
B)  The amount of fluid intake 
C)  The average speed of the runner 
D)  How the runner reports feeling after finishing the run 
A)  Heart rate 
B)  The amount of fluid intake 
C)  The average speed of the runner 
D)  How the runner reports feeling after finishing the run

Question 11

Increasing team cohesion, avoiding distractions, and creating and sticking to clear mental and physical plans are all helpful:

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological skills 
B)  Biological traits 
C)  Physical skills 
D)  Instincts 
A)  Psychological skills 
B)  Biological traits 
C)  Physical skills 
D)  Instincts

Question 12

Experimental methods typically have higher internal validity than descriptive methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a researcher wants to study why a team is struggling with communication and cohesion, which method will be most helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturalistic observation 
B)  Meta-analysis 
C)  Archival research 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Naturalistic observation 
B)  Meta-analysis 
C)  Archival research 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

Forming a hypothesis is the final step in the experimental process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During which phase of the research process does a researcher decide how they will measure the variable they want to test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choosing a research method 
B)  Forming a hypothesis 
C)  Developing a theory 
D)  Collecting and analyzing data 
A)  Choosing a research method 
B)  Forming a hypothesis 
C)  Developing a theory 
D)  Collecting and analyzing data

Question 16

Which of the following occurred during the formative years of sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The formation of the International Society of Sport Psychology 
B)  Norman Tripett studied children winding string 
C)  Soviet Union professors Puni and Roudik established sport psychology laboratories 
D)  The U.S. Olympic Committee developed a Sport Psychology Advisory Board 
A)  The formation of the International Society of Sport Psychology 
B)  Norman Tripett studied children winding string 
C)  Soviet Union professors Puni and Roudik established sport psychology laboratories 
D)  The U.S. Olympic Committee developed a Sport Psychology Advisory Board

Question 17

Why is Dorothy Yates an important figure in sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  She was the first woman to study sport psychology 
B)  She was the first woman to be hired to consult with an athletic team 
C)  She was the first sport psychologist to study minority athletes 
D)  She was the founder of the U.S. Olympic Sport Psychology Advisory Board 
A)  She was the first woman to study sport psychology 
B)  She was the first woman to be hired to consult with an athletic team 
C)  She was the first sport psychologist to study minority athletes 
D)  She was the founder of the U.S. Olympic Sport Psychology Advisory Board

Question 18

Examining how participation in sports can shape development and well-being is part of the field of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sport psychology 
B)  Cognitive psychology 
C)  Developmental psychology 
D)  Social psychology 
A)  Sport psychology 
B)  Cognitive psychology 
C)  Developmental psychology 
D)  Social psychology

Question 19

What are two benefits of conducting an experiment in the lab? Give two reasons why results from lab studies may not generalize to professional athletes.

Accepted Answer

Two benefits of conducting an experiment

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative, but not experimental, research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not using quantifiable numbers 
B)  The manipulation of variables 
C)  The use of random assignment 
D)  The use of a control group 
A)  Not using quantifiable numbers 
B)  The manipulation of variables 
C)  The use of random assignment 
D)  The use of a control group

A meta-analysis is used when a researcher wants to accomplish which of the following?

Sport psychologists must not only have knowledge of both sports and psychology, but must also be:

Sport psychology research may be done by researchers in which related field?

Naturalistic observation studies are designed to be high in:

What are two ways that sport psychology is similar to other branches of psychology (e.g., social psychology)? What are two ways that sport psychology is different from other branches of psychology?

Quasi-experiments are descriptive experiments that use random assignment.

Observing and collecting data on athletes in a natural setting is more likely to be done using descriptive methods.

Which of the following is a characteristic of experimental, but not descriptive, research methods?

Surveys and interviews suffer from inaccurate reporting among those surveyed and interviewed.

A researcher does an experiment which measures the effect of fluid intake on heart rate while running. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

Increasing team cohesion, avoiding distractions, and creating and sticking to clear mental and physical plans are all helpful:

Experimental methods typically have higher internal validity than descriptive methods.

If a researcher wants to study why a team is struggling with communication and cohesion, which method will be most helpful?

Forming a hypothesis is the final step in the experimental process.

During which phase of the research process does a researcher decide how they will measure the variable they want to test?

Which of the following occurred during the formative years of sport psychology?

Why is Dorothy Yates an important figure in sport psychology?

Examining how participation in sports can shape development and well-being is part of the field of:

What are two benefits of conducting an experiment in the lab? Give two reasons why results from lab studies may not generalize to professional athletes.

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative, but not experimental, research methods?

Personality

Attribution and Cognition

Motivation

Goal Setting

Arousal and Anxiety

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Team Cohesion

Leadership

Common Issues: Injury and Burnout

Unhealthy Behaviors: Drug Abuse and Disordered Eating

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Exam 1: Introduction and Research Methods

A meta-analysis is used when a researcher wants to accomplish which of the following?

Sport psychologists must not only have knowledge of both sports and psychology, but must also be:

Sport psychology research may be done by researchers in which related field?

Naturalistic observation studies are designed to be high in:

What are two ways that sport psychology is similar to other branches of psychology (e.g., social psychology)? What are two ways that sport psychology is different from other branches of psychology?

Quasi-experiments are descriptive experiments that use random assignment.

Observing and collecting data on athletes in a natural setting is more likely to be done using descriptive methods.

Which of the following is a characteristic of experimental, but not descriptive, research methods?

Surveys and interviews suffer from inaccurate reporting among those surveyed and interviewed.

A researcher does an experiment which measures the effect of fluid intake on heart rate while running. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

Increasing team cohesion, avoiding distractions, and creating and sticking to clear mental and physical plans are all helpful:

Experimental methods typically have higher internal validity than descriptive methods.

If a researcher wants to study why a team is struggling with communication and cohesion, which method will be most helpful?

Forming a hypothesis is the final step in the experimental process.

During which phase of the research process does a researcher decide how they will measure the variable they want to test?

Which of the following occurred during the formative years of sport psychology?

Why is Dorothy Yates an important figure in sport psychology?

Examining how participation in sports can shape development and well-being is part of the field of:

What are two benefits of conducting an experiment in the lab? Give two reasons why results from lab studies may not generalize to professional athletes.

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative, but not experimental, research methods?

Personality

Attribution and Cognition

Motivation

Goal Setting

Arousal and Anxiety

Psychological Skills Training

Aggression

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Team Cohesion

Leadership

Common Issues: Injury and Burnout

Unhealthy Behaviors: Drug Abuse and Disordered Eating

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