Choose five questions and provide comprehensive answers to each question. Answer the question in three paragraphs and utilize a minimum of three references including the text, articles, and/or websites. Citations should be used when appropriate:
1. Now that you have examined various ways that sport psychologists measure personality, which inventory would you recommend for use? Why?
2. Is psychological momentum fact or fiction? How do you feel about the projected performance model of psychological momentum?
3. Can an athlete cut out distracting scenarios while at the same time maintaining a broad external focus of attention? If so, give examples in sport where this occurs
4. How does "self-talk" differ from the "trash talk" used by many athletes today?
5. Do you think self-talk can really increase self-confidence and performance? Explain and defend your answer.