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Physical Education 9396: Psychology of Sport Performance Topical Past Paper Questions

Cambridge AS & A Level Physical Education (9396) past-paper questions on Psychology of Sport Performance, free. This topic is frequently examined across 12 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Winter (Oct/Nov) 2023Paper 3

(a) Describe three differences between the characteristics of Type A personalities and the characteristics of Type B personalities. [3] (b) Explain the Ringelmann effect on a group. [A] (c) Suggest why a prescribed leader may have a negative effect on a sports team. [3] (d) The d…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2022Paper 3

(a) Sports performers with a need to avoid failure tend to have low levels of achievement motivation and give up easily. Outline two other characteristics of a performer who has a need to avoid failure. [2] (b) Effective leadership is an important factor affecting the development…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2021Paper 3

(a) (i) Describe the three components of an attitude. [3] (ii) Explain, using a practical example, how a negative attitude can be changed to a positive attitude using cognitive dissonance. [4] (b) Describe the interactionist theory of leadership. (c) Explain, using at least one s…

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