Instead of Berating Herself for Being Behind in a Match

question 531

Multiple Choice

Instead of berating herself for being behind in a match, a tennis player uses the time between points to savor a good shot or put an error out of her mind.This illustrates how this tennis player is using which of the following to guide her efforts?

• A) cognitive-behavioral strategies
• B) kinesthetic imaging
• C) mental practice
• D) existential strategies

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology positing that an individual's behavior is influenced by and influences their personal factors and the environment in a cyclical manner.

Vygotsky's Theory

A theory in psychology proposed by Lev Vygotsky, which emphasizes the fundamental role of social interaction in the development of cognition.

Bronfenbrenner's

Refers to the ecological systems theory proposed by Urie Bronfenbrenner, which emphasizes the importance of different environmental systems in human development.