Performance Improvement by Athletes Can Be Achieved by All of the Following

question 659

Multiple Choice

Performance improvement by athletes can be achieved by all of the following EXCEPT by

• A) using imagery and relaxation techniques.
• B) suspending self-regulation and not making any adjustments to their performances.
• C) controlling their arousal by going through a fixed routine before each game or event.
• D) using cognitive-behavioral strategies to guide their efforts.

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Definitions:

Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, and the inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles.

REM Sleep

Rapid eye movement sleep; a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur. Also known as paradoxical sleep, because the muscles are relaxed (except for minor twitches) but other body systems are active.

Jerky Movements

Sudden, quick movements that are not smooth or controlled, often involuntary, and can be a symptom of various neurological conditions.

Eyes

Organs of vision that detect light and convert it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons, allowing for sight.