Cognitive dissonance theory articulated the premise that people generally work to keep their knowledge of themselves and their knowledge of the world somewhat consistent, and that information that is not consistent with a person's values and beliefs will create psychological discomfort

What factors outside the psychological realm that influence performance should sport psychology consultants first understand?

a. physiological conditioning b. biomechanics c. equipment d. all of the above (page 339 left)

People who think of conflict as a threat to interpersonal and community harmony are likely to use ________ and take a nonresistant response like avoidance or dealing with the conflict indirectly.

A. confrontation B. compromise C. avoidance D. pacifism