MCQ Bank
Which of the following hypnotic trance theory is based on the notion of a division of consciousness?
- A) Neodissociation theory
- B) Existential theory
- C) Social cognitive theory
- D) Hypnosis as an altered state of consciousness
If an athlete imagines himself thinking positive thoughts every time he comes to bat during an important game, it is an example of which of the following uses of Paivio’s two-dimensional model?
- A) Motivational general-mastery
- B) Cognitive specific
- C) Cognitive general
- D) Motivational-specific
Which of the following theories explains hypnosis without suggesting that the hypnotic trance is responsible for the phenomenon associated with hypnosis?
- A) Social learning theory
- B) Psychodynamic theory
- C) Neodissociation theory
- D) Social-cognitive theory
Which of the following perspective of imagery is used by an athlete to imagine himself in the execution of sport task from within his body?
- A) Auditory
- B) Internal
- C) Visual
- D) External
Which of the following theory believe that subjects carry out hypnotic behaviors due to their positive attitudes and expectations that lead them to imagine using themes suggested by the hypnotist?
- A) Social-cognitive Theory
- B) Hypnosis as an Altered State of Consciousness
- C) Neodissociation Theory
- D) Freudian Theory
Which of the following is a two dimensional model of imagery in which there are two levels of function (cognitive and motivational) and two levels of application (specific and general)?
- A) Pivot’s conceptual model of imagery
- B) Paivio’s conceptual model of imagery
- C) Pavlov’s conceptual model of imagery
- D) Privy’s conceptual model of imagery
The silent repetition of a mantra is an example of:
- A) Meditation
- B) Biofeedback
- C) Autogenic training
- D) Progressive relaxation
In which of the following, the athlete learns to elicit the relaxation response with the aid of physiological measurement equipment?
- A) Progressive relaxation
- B) Meditation
- C) Autogenic training
- D) Biofeedback
Which of the following relaxation procedure applies directly to the concepts of selective attention?
- A) Meditation
- B) Autogenic training
- C) Biofeedback
- D) Progressive relaxation
All of the following factors are measured by Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports EXCEPT:
- A) Concentration
- B) Anxiety control
- C) Confidence
- D) Obsessions
Techniques such as relaxation, attentional focus and imagery as used in:
- A) Post-hypnotic Phase
- B) Waking up Phase
- C) Hypnotic phase
- D) Induction Phase
Which of the following form of hypnosis is induced by a trained therapist?
- A) Autohypnosis
- B) Heterohypnosis
- C) Ericksonian hypnosis
- D) Traditional hypnosis
Which of the following theory of imagery proposes that actual scene is formed in our brain?
- A) Descriptionist
- B) Instrumentalist
- C) Pictorialist
- D) Existentialist
The process of hypnotizing oneself without the assistance of a therapist is known as:
- A) Self hypnosis
- B) Neohypnosis
- C) Neutral hypnosis
- D) Heterohypnosis
Which of the following self-energizing strategy is used by the player to set goals in order to motivate himself for the match?
- A) Attentional focus
- B) Individual Goal Setting
- C) Imagery
- D) Self-Activation
In which of the following the athlete’s physiological responses are identical to those observed in the relaxation response?
- A) Neutral hypnosis
- B) Waking up phase
- C) Post hypnotic phase
- D) Induction phase
Arousal beyond an optimal point, whether it is in terms of individuals or in terms of teams has _________ on sport performance.
- A) None of the given options
- B) Negative impact
- C) Positive impact
- D) No impact
All of the followings are the theories of imagery EXCEPT:
- A) Attention and Arousal Set Theory
- B) Psychoanalytical Theory
- C) Symbolic Learning Theory
- D) Psychoneuromuscular Theory
Which of the following team energizing technique is used by a psychologist to increase the activation level of athletes?
- A) Coach, Athlete and Parent Interaction
- B) Fan support
- C) Bulletin Boards
- D) Pep talks
Psychological intervention programs are effective in:
- A) Decreasing self-confidence
- B) Edging attention
- C) Energizing effort
- D) Diminishing athletic performance