An Athlete Who Uses Self-Talk to Remember the Mechanics of a Skill

question 38

Multiple Choice

An athlete who uses self-talk to remember the mechanics of a skill is demonstrating which of the following?

• A) cognitive self-talk
• B) informational self-talk
• C) instructional self-talk
• D) motivational self-talk

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Definitions:

Therapist's Sex

The gender of a therapist, which can influence the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship or the preference of the client.

Dream Interpretation

The process of assigning meaning to dreams, often in the context of psychotherapy.

Genuineness

The quality of being authentic, sincere, and free from pretense or deceit.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, seeing things from their perspective and experiencing emotions that mirror theirs.