Question 1

Which of the following is not likely to be a factor in encouraging aggression in sport?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality characteristics of athlete (reactive anger,anti-social behavior,etc. ). 
B) Mastery climate for practices and games. 
C) Sport differences (perceived legitimacy of aggression in sports such as ice hockey). 
D) Coaches personality,behavior,and attitudes about aggressive play. 
A) Personality characteristics of athlete (reactive anger,anti-social behavior,etc. ). 
B) Mastery climate for practices and games. 
C) Sport differences (perceived legitimacy of aggression in sports such as ice hockey). 
D) Coaches personality,behavior,and attitudes about aggressive play.

Question 2

The ____________________ emboldens individuals with a disposition for violence to believe that other fans share their infatuation for fighting and would willingly join them in precipitating an altercation.

Accepted Answer

A) Positive consensus effect. 
B) False consensus effect. 
C) Anxiety spiral effect. 
D) Anger facilitation effect. 
A) Positive consensus effect. 
B) False consensus effect. 
C) Anxiety spiral effect. 
D) Anger facilitation effect.

Question 3

Which of the following is not likely to be a factor in encouraging aggression in sport?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental temperature. 
B) Perception of victim's intent. 
C) Fear of retaliation. 
D) Playing surface. 
A) Environmental temperature. 
B) Perception of victim's intent. 
C) Fear of retaliation. 
D) Playing surface.

Question 4

Which of the following is not predictive of actual state aggression in sport?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomous motivation. 
B) Team norm for aggression. 
C) Stage of moral development. 
D) Self-described likelihood to engage in acts of aggression. 
A) Autonomous motivation. 
B) Team norm for aggression. 
C) Stage of moral development. 
D) Self-described likelihood to engage in acts of aggression.

Question 5

The notion that an athlete's willingness to engage in acts of aggression is related to the athlete's stage of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A) Theory of cognitive development. 
B) Bredemeier's theory of moral reasoning. 
C) Piaget's theory of cognitive restructuring. 
D) Marten's theory of moral development. 
A) Theory of cognitive development. 
B) Bredemeier's theory of moral reasoning. 
C) Piaget's theory of cognitive restructuring. 
D) Marten's theory of moral development.

Question 6

Intent to harm others through such things as social ostracism and malicious rumors.

Accepted Answer

A) Misplaced aggression. 
B) Instrumental social aggression. 
C) Hostile social aggression. 
D) Relational aggression. 
A) Misplaced aggression. 
B) Instrumental social aggression. 
C) Hostile social aggression. 
D) Relational aggression.

Question 7

At this stage of moral development,the individual is concerned with rewards,punishment,and their own welfare.

Accepted Answer

A) Pre-moral stage. 
B) Preconventional stage. 
C) Conventional stage. 
D) Postconventional stage. 
A) Pre-moral stage. 
B) Preconventional stage. 
C) Conventional stage. 
D) Postconventional stage.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a factor linked to increased aggression among athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Playing surface in baseball. 
B) Frequent competition among teams that are geographically close together. 
C) Athletes who are high in ego goal orientation. 
D) Absence of fear of retaliation. 
A) Playing surface in baseball. 
B) Frequent competition among teams that are geographically close together. 
C) Athletes who are high in ego goal orientation. 
D) Absence of fear of retaliation.

Question 9

Base on research,which of the following inventories designed to measure trait aggression and self-described tendencies towards aggression is predictive of actual state aggression in sport?

Accepted Answer

A) Aggression Questionnaire. 
B) Competive Aggressiveness and Anger Scale. 
C) Athletic Aggression Inventory. 
D) Moral Behavior in Youth Sport Questionnaire. 
A) Aggression Questionnaire. 
B) Competive Aggressiveness and Anger Scale. 
C) Athletic Aggression Inventory. 
D) Moral Behavior in Youth Sport Questionnaire.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a postulate of the instinct theory of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) Aggression is an innate drive like sex or hunger. 
B) Aggression can be regulated through discharge (catharsis)or fulfillment. 
C) Aggression is a learned behavior. 
D) Humans have the same aggressive instincts as animals. 
A) Aggression is an innate drive like sex or hunger. 
B) Aggression can be regulated through discharge (catharsis)or fulfillment. 
C) Aggression is a learned behavior. 
D) Humans have the same aggressive instincts as animals.

Question 11

At this stage of moral development,the individual is concerned with group or team norms.

Accepted Answer

A) Pre-moral stage. 
B) Preconventional stage. 
C) Conventional stage. 
D) Postconventional stage. 
A) Pre-moral stage. 
B) Preconventional stage. 
C) Conventional stage. 
D) Postconventional stage.

Question 12

Which statement is false relative to the catharsis effect in sport?

Accepted Answer

A) The cathartic effect represents a release of pent-up frustration that often makes one feel better. 
B) It is a purging of the anger and frustration associated with not being able to accomplish a goal. 
C) Aggression in sport is a legitimate way to release pent-up frustration and anger. 
D) Aggression and violence in sport generally leads to more aggression. 
A) The cathartic effect represents a release of pent-up frustration that often makes one feel better. 
B) It is a purging of the anger and frustration associated with not being able to accomplish a goal. 
C) Aggression in sport is a legitimate way to release pent-up frustration and anger. 
D) Aggression and violence in sport generally leads to more aggression.

Question 13

The notion of considering the "legitimacy" of aggressive behavior is a good example of a/an

Accepted Answer

A) Good question to be studied. 
B) Poor question to be studied. 
C) Oxymoron. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Good question to be studied. 
B) Poor question to be studied. 
C) Oxymoron. 
D) None of the above.

Question 14

Which theory of aggression is most closely associated with the notion that aggression serves as a catharsis?

Accepted Answer

A) Instinct theory. 
B) Frustration-aggression theory. 
C) Social learning theory. 
D) Moral reasoning theory. 
A) Instinct theory. 
B) Frustration-aggression theory. 
C) Social learning theory. 
D) Moral reasoning theory.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a hockey fan most likely to take part in violence?

Accepted Answer

A) Young male. 
B) History of fighting. 
C) Large in stature. 
D) React impulsively. 
A) Young male. 
B) History of fighting. 
C) Large in stature. 
D) React impulsively.

Which of the following is not likely to be a factor in encouraging aggression in sport?

The ____________________ emboldens individuals with a disposition for violence to believe that other fans share their infatuation for fighting and would willingly join them in precipitating an altercation.

Which of the following is not likely to be a factor in encouraging aggression in sport?

Which of the following is not predictive of actual state aggression in sport?

The notion that an athlete's willingness to engage in acts of aggression is related to the athlete's stage of moral development.

Intent to harm others through such things as social ostracism and malicious rumors.

At this stage of moral development,the individual is concerned with rewards,punishment,and their own welfare.

Which of the following is not a factor linked to increased aggression among athletes?

Base on research,which of the following inventories designed to measure trait aggression and self-described tendencies towards aggression is predictive of actual state aggression in sport?

Which of the following is not a postulate of the instinct theory of aggression?

At this stage of moral development,the individual is concerned with group or team norms.

Which statement is false relative to the catharsis effect in sport?

The notion of considering the "legitimacy" of aggressive behavior is a good example of a/an

Which theory of aggression is most closely associated with the notion that aggression serves as a catharsis?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a hockey fan most likely to take part in violence?

Foundations of Sport Psychology

Personality As a Core Characteristic of the Athlete

Self-Confidence and Intrinsic Motivation

Goal Perspective Theory

Youth Sports

Attention and Concentration in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety, Stress, and Mood Relationships

Alternatives to Inverted-U Theory

Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Goal Setting in Sport

Imagery and Hypnosis in Sport

Psychological Skills Training

Audience and Self-Presentation Effects in Sport

Team Cohesion in Sport

Leadership and Communication in Sport

Exercise Psychology

The Psychology of Athletic Injuries and Career Termination

Drug Abuse in Sport and Exercise

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Exam 13: Aggression and Violence in Sport

Which of the following is not likely to be a factor in encouraging aggression in sport?

The ____________________ emboldens individuals with a disposition for violence to believe that other fans share their infatuation for fighting and would willingly join them in precipitating an altercation.

Which of the following is not likely to be a factor in encouraging aggression in sport?

Which of the following is not predictive of actual state aggression in sport?

The notion that an athlete's willingness to engage in acts of aggression is related to the athlete's stage of moral development.

Intent to harm others through such things as social ostracism and malicious rumors.

At this stage of moral development,the individual is concerned with rewards,punishment,and their own welfare.

Which of the following is not a factor linked to increased aggression among athletes?

Base on research,which of the following inventories designed to measure trait aggression and self-described tendencies towards aggression is predictive of actual state aggression in sport?

Which of the following is not a postulate of the instinct theory of aggression?

At this stage of moral development,the individual is concerned with group or team norms.

Which statement is false relative to the catharsis effect in sport?

The notion of considering the "legitimacy" of aggressive behavior is a good example of a/an

Which theory of aggression is most closely associated with the notion that aggression serves as a catharsis?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a hockey fan most likely to take part in violence?

Foundations of Sport Psychology

Personality As a Core Characteristic of the Athlete

Self-Confidence and Intrinsic Motivation

Goal Perspective Theory

Youth Sports

Attention and Concentration in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety, Stress, and Mood Relationships

Alternatives to Inverted-U Theory

Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Goal Setting in Sport

Imagery and Hypnosis in Sport

Psychological Skills Training

Audience and Self-Presentation Effects in Sport

Team Cohesion in Sport

Leadership and Communication in Sport

Exercise Psychology

The Psychology of Athletic Injuries and Career Termination

Drug Abuse in Sport and Exercise

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