Psychology and Sports — Class 12 Physical Education PYQs

Given below are traits of the big five theories of personality in List – I with their characteristics in List – II :
List – I
Traits of Big 5
List – II
Characteristics
(a) Openness i. Active, optimistic and social
(b) Extroversion ii. Insecure, nervous and anxious
(c) Neuroticism iii. Creative, focused on tackling new
(d) Agreeableness challenges and curious
iv. Friendly, helpful and trustworthy
Match the items of List – I with List – II and choose the correct option from the following :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iii i ii iv
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iv i ii iii

The concept of _________, generally refers to a person’s evaluation of, or attitude towards, him or herself.
(A) Mental-imagery
(B) Self-esteem
(C) Self-talk
(D) Goal-setting

Mention any two strategies for enhancing adherence to exercise.

Compare and contrast the hostile and instrumental aggression.

Identify the characteristic of introvert personality.
(a) Meet unknown people easily
(b) Self - centered
(c) Highly socialized
(d) Expressive nature

Goal setting is a ______ approach, under motivational technique.
(a) Cognitive
(b) Pedagogical
(c) Social
(d) Facilitation

What do you understand by Aggression in sports ? Explain any 2 types of Aggression by giving suitable examples from sports.

Traits like sadness, mood swings and emotional instability are related with ______.
(a) Extroversion
(b) Agreeableness
(c) Conscientiousness
(d) Neuroticism

Given below are the two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Aggression is part of human behaviour and is necessary for an individual to live and struggle for higher achievements.
Reason (R) : Aggression is inevitable and inseparable in sport activities.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

What do you understand by “Goal Setting” ?