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C.4.2 Coping

C.4.2 Coping - IB Questionbank

The C.4.2 Coping question bank gives IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) students Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) authentic exam-style practice that mirrors IB Paper 1, 2, 3 structure and difficulty. Covering key syllabus areas such as core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving, this resource builds confidence by training students in the same style of questions set by IB examiners. With instant solutions, detailed explanations, and syllabus-aligned practice, RevisionDojo helps students sharpen problem-solving skills and prepare effectively for mocks and final assessments. More than just practice, this question bank teaches students how to think the way IB examiners expect.

Question 1
SLPaper 2
1.

Define arousal in the context of sports performance.

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2.

Identify two physiological signs of somatic anxiety.

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Outline how trait anxiety differs from state anxiety.

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4.

Explain how the inverted-U theory describes the relationship between arousal and performance.

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Describe two cognitive coping strategies an athlete might use.

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Discuss how deep breathing techniques can help reduce performance anxiety.

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Question 2
SLPaper 2
1.

Identify two techniques for managing pre-competition anxiety.

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2.

Outline how performance routines assist in coping with stress.

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3.

Explain the role of attentional control in high-stakes environments.

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4.

Discuss the use of biofeedback in managing arousal levels.

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5.

Evaluate cognitive restructuring as a stress management strategy.

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Question 3
SLPaper 2
1.

Define state anxiety.

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2.

Outline the difference between arousal and anxiety.

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3.

Explain how cognitive anxiety impacts performance in individual vs. team sports.

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4.

Discuss how goal setting can be used to manage arousal.

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5.

Evaluate the impact of over-arousal on motor skill performance.

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Question 4
SLPaper 2
1.

Define somatic anxiety and provide one example.

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2.

Outline two causes of cognitive anxiety before competition.

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3.

Explain how arousal influences attentional focus in athletes.

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4.

Discuss the application of imagery and self-talk as coping strategies in sport.

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5.

Evaluate the effectiveness of relaxation techniques for reducing anxiety in performance settings.

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Question 5
SLPaper 2
1.

Define trait anxiety and explain its influence on athletic performance.

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2.

Describe how attentional focus is affected by varying levels of arousal.

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3.

Discuss how the catastrophe theory explains the interaction of arousal and anxiety on performance.

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4.

Evaluate how different types of coping strategies (cognitive vs somatic) can be used by athletes in high-pressure situations.

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Question 6
SLPaper 2
1.

Define coping in the context of sports performance.

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2.

Outline two different types of coping strategies.

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3.

Explain how social support can influence anxiety levels.

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4.

Discuss the role of self-efficacy in managing competitive stress.

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5.

Evaluate the relationship between anxiety and performance using catastrophe theory.

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Question 7
SLPaper 2
1.

Define anxiety in sport.

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2.

Identify two common causes of pre-competition anxiety.

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3.

Outline the difference between cognitive and somatic anxiety.

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4.

Explain how goal setting can reduce performance-related anxiety.

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5.

Describe two somatic coping strategies used by athletes.

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Discuss how a coach can help athletes manage stress before a competition.

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Question 8
SLPaper 2
1.

Define cognitive anxiety and provide one way it can be measured.

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2.

Explain how goal orientation can influence anxiety responses in athletes.

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3.

Discuss the limitations of the inverted-U hypothesis in describing the relationship between arousal and performance.

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4.

Evaluate the use of biofeedback training and mental imagery as integrated tools for coping with anxiety in elite sport.

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Question 9
SLPaper 2
1.

State one physiological and one psychological symptom of anxiety.

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2.

Outline the multidimensional anxiety theory.

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3.

Explain how attentional narrowing affects performance in high-pressure sports.

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4.

Discuss two somatic coping strategies used by athletes.

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5.

Evaluate the role of coaches in helping athletes manage anxiety.

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Question 10
SLPaper 2
1.

Define arousal and explain how it differs from anxiety.

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2.

Outline two long-term and two short-term coping strategies

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3.

Explain how under-arousal can negatively affect athletic performance.

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4.

Discuss the interaction of personality and anxiety in performance.

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5.

Evaluate the use of imagery as a stress reduction tool.

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