IB SEHS C.2.2 Attentional Control

Based on the graph, which attentional strategy would be most appropriate for reducing the two most frequently reported distractions?

• Attentional widening during competition to take in all sensory inputs for adaptability

• Positive visualisation focused on opponents behaviour to minimise external distractions

• Internal broad focus during recover sessions to mentally prepare for performance cues

• Self-talk combined with external cue training to enhance attentional marrowing and reduce internal and auditory disruptions

Which of the following is the best example of broad-internal focus?

• A sprinter focusing on the gun

• A rower checking their technique and rhythm

• A goalkeeper tracking a penalty kick

• A golfer staring at the ball

A downhill skier maintains focus despite loud crowd noise and unpredictable weather. This illustrates:

• High attentional control

• Reaction time delay

• Cognitive dissonance

• Performance fluctuation

Which of the following best describes attentional control in sport?

• The ability to stay hydrated during a match

• The ability to maintain muscle strength during training

• The ability to focus attention on relevant cues for skill execution

• The ability to predict opponents' genetics

Which attentional focus is required when a sprinter reacts to the starting gun?

• Narrow-external

• Narrow-internal

• Broad-external

• Broad-internal

Which attentional focus is most appropriate for a golfer lining up a putt?

• Internal focus on muscle tension

• External focus on the hole

• Divided attention between the hole and crowd noise

• Divided attention between muscle tension and crowd noise

When a gymnast focuses only on the balance beam during a routine, this demonstrates:

• Divided attention

• Attentional control

• Performance fluctuation

• Short-term learning

Why is it important for athletes to shift attention during play?

• To conserve energy

• To reduce physical workload

• To adapt between analysing the environment and executing specific skills

• To avoid permanent learning

A tennis player divides attention between the opponent’s body language and the ball toss. What is the potential disadvantage of this?

• Increased reaction speed

• Reduced accuracy due to divided attention

• Greater focus on external cues

• Enhanced learning of motor skills

When a midfielder in football scans the pitch before passing, their attentional focus is:

• Narrow-external

• Broad-external

• Broad-internal

• Narrow-internal