Deck 21: Doping in Sport: Causes and Cures

Question 1

All of the following are doping categories banned by the IOC except:

A) diuretics
B) creatine
C) anabolic androgenic steroids
D) stimulants
E) beta blockers

Answer 1

creatine

Question 2

Hallucinogens are included in which banned drug group?

A) stimulants
B) narcotic analgesics
C) anabolic androgenic steroids
D) beta-adrenergic blockers

Answer 2

stimulants

Question 3

Which of the following is true about narcotic analgesics?

A) they are legal
B) they slow the heart rate and decrease anxiety
C) they enhance performance by increasing alertness
D) can be addictive in large doses

Answer 3

can be addictive in large doses

Question 4

According to the theory of planned behavior, doping would be viewed as an outcome of a performer's _____________.

A) sport commitment
B) values/beliefs
C) sport pressures
D) intention

Question 5

Athletes take recreational drugs (e.g., hallucinogens) in order to:

A) increase arousal
B) alter their state of mind
C) enhance performance
D) improve self-confidence

Question 6

Why individuals take steroids?

A) improve physique
B) increase strength and speed
C) all of these provide perceived rationale for steroid use
D) injury rehabilitation when muscle/tissue is damaged

Question 7

What are the two main strategies for controlling drug abuse?

A) social and behavioral
B) cognitive and psychological
C) cognitive and social
D) cognitive and behavioral

Question 8

Which of the following is not true about beta-blockers?

A) used for treatment of high-blood pressure
B) may cause bronchiospasms, hypotension
C) negatively affects high-intensity tasks
D) have dependence-producing characteristics

Question 9

___________ refers to the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs as methods to improve performance.

A) Ergogenic aids
B) Performance bilking
C) Enhancing
D) Doping

Question 10

Which athlete would benefit most from a beta-adrenergic blocker?

A) weight lifter
B) skier
C) golfer
D) cyclist

Question 11

The most widely used strategy for preventing drug abuse is:

A) professional counseling
B) providing education
C) providing communication outlets
D) providing mental skills training

Question 12

An effect of stimulants on performance enhancement is:

A) reduced fatigue
B) increased strength
C) improved decision making
D) reduced pain

Question 13

When taking steroids, males experience more feminine characteristics whereas females experience more masculine characteristics.

Question 14

John uses steroids and is unable to control his aggression towards his friends. He is most likely suffering from:

A) aggression Dependency
B) roid rage
C) superman Complex
D) alcoholism

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of a behavioral strategy?

A) develop drug policy
B) keep interactions sport specific and provide personal space
C) continuous random drug testing
D) support group

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that athletes take creatine?

A) it considered safe if used reasonably
B) it is not a steroid
C) it is available at most health stores
D) it enhances performance in endurance sports

Question 17

Those who suffer from ____ are more likely to believe they are invincible to the harmful effects of an ergogenic aid.

A) adonis disorder
B) napoleon syndrome
C) superman complex
D) denial

Question 18

Why would a professional athlete turn to banned drugs?

A) inadequate performance
B) all of these answers are accurate
C) low self-confidence
D) too much stress and anxiety

Question 19

When discussing performance enhancing drugs with athletes, coaches should avoid:

A) mentioning the performance gains of anabolic steroids
B) informing the athletes of the policy of the organization in cases of drug use
C) discussing the health risks involved in taking anabolic steroids
D) none of these responses is accurate

Question 20

In 2016, which of the following drugs was added to the list of banned substances by WADA due to its cardio-protective effects and its ability to carry increased oxygen to muscle tissue?

A) caffeine
B) erythropoietin
C) diuretics
D) meldonium
E) creatine

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT one of the groups of stimulants?

A) psychomotor
B) central nervous stimulants
C) respiratory inhibitors
D) sympathomimetic amines