Self-Confidence Quiz

What is the origin of the term 'self-confidence'?

• Latin word for trust

• Spanish word for trust

• Greek word for trust

• French word for trust

Why is self-confidence considered a precondition for athlete success?

• It guarantees victory in every competition

• It is enough on its own without necessary skills

• It motivates athletes to achieve success

• It leads to overconfidence and arrogance

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-confident athletes?

• Thinking positively about their ability

• Expressing doubt about their skill

• Thinking about winning

• Being successful

What is one of the sources of self-confidence mentioned in the text?

• Lack of physical strength

• Negative feedback

• Incompetent coaches

• Ideal physique and body weight

How can coaches help in developing self-confidence in athletes?

• Provide negative feedback

• Avoid explaining performance outcomes

• Create a positive pre-competition atmosphere

• Discourage high performance expectation

What is the importance of positive feedback in developing self-confidence?

• It discourages athletes

• It motivates athletes

• It creates a negative atmosphere

• It leads to poor performance

What is the role of coaches as positive role models in developing self-confidence?

• To provide negative feedback

• To discourage athletes

• To display low self-confidence

• To serve as a model for athletes

How can athletes use previous success to improve self-confidence?

• By avoiding cognitive strategies

• By reflecting on previous successful performance

• By not preparing adequately

• By ignoring past performances

What is the significance of enjoyment in competitions for athletes?

• It helps athletes relax and have fun

• It creates a negative atmosphere

• It increases anxiety levels

• It leads to overthinking

Why is the assessment of opponents important for athletes?

• To underestimate opponents

• To ignore opponents' weaknesses

• To exploit opponents' weaknesses

• To avoid competition