What is an implementation intention, and why is it an effective strategy for goal achievement? Provide an example.

A world-class rock climber uses mental contrasting before a competition. What is the primary benefit of this technique?

Which of these statements about perfectionism is true?

An athlete who attributes success to external factors (e.g., luck or referees) but blames failure on their own lack of ability is demonstrating:

Describe how the Big Five personality traits influence sports performance.  

Personality consists of stable traits that remain unchanged throughout an athlete’s lifetime.

Why might an open goal be preferable for athletes experiencing high performance anxiety?

According to James Clear’s Atomic Habits, why do many people fail to sustain positive habit changes?   

A football kicker struggles with pressure during game-winning field goal attempts. His sports psychologist recommends setting a process goal instead of an outcome goal. What might be a good process goal for him?

A bmx rider takes a hard fall off her bike during a practice run. Her R hand landed in the FOOSH position. She presents with the following S&S: localized inflammation on distal radius, anterior displacement of the radius and ulna, loss of movement in supination/pronation, sharp P! and deformity. Which of the following injuries do you suspect the most?