Q.1 Which of the following best defines team cohesion in sports?
Individual skill development
The degree to which team members stick together and remain united
Competitive drive of a single player
The physical fitness of the team
Explanation - Team cohesion refers to the unity among team members to achieve common goals, both social and task-related.
Correct answer is: The degree to which team members stick together and remain united
Q.2 Task cohesion primarily focuses on:
Enjoying team social events
Achieving team performance goals
Individual recognition
Team uniforms and branding
Explanation - Task cohesion is the shared commitment among team members to achieve specific objectives or performance goals.
Correct answer is: Achieving team performance goals
Q.3 Which psychological factor is most likely to enhance team cohesion?
Individual ambition
Shared team goals
Financial incentives
Competition with other teams
Explanation - Shared goals help team members focus collectively, increasing both task and social cohesion.
Correct answer is: Shared team goals
Q.4 Social cohesion in sports teams refers to:
Cooperation on performance tasks
Interpersonal attraction among team members
Physical training intensity
Coaching strategies
Explanation - Social cohesion is about the interpersonal relationships and how much team members like and support each other.
Correct answer is: Interpersonal attraction among team members
Q.5 Which leadership style is most likely to improve team cohesion?
Autocratic
Transformational
Laissez-faire
Transactional
Explanation - Transformational leaders inspire and motivate team members, fostering both task and social cohesion.
Correct answer is: Transformational
Q.6 How does communication affect team cohesion?
It reduces team effort
It has no effect
It strengthens understanding and coordination
It only helps in individual performance
Explanation - Effective communication ensures team members understand roles, strategies, and support each other, increasing cohesion.
Correct answer is: It strengthens understanding and coordination
Q.7 A highly cohesive team is more likely to:
Ignore rules
Experience low motivation
Exhibit high performance and persistence
Focus only on socializing
Explanation - Cohesion enhances motivation, coordination, and persistence, improving overall team performance.
Correct answer is: Exhibit high performance and persistence
Q.8 Which factor can negatively impact team cohesion?
Clear goals
Frequent conflicts
Positive reinforcement
Team rituals
Explanation - Frequent interpersonal conflicts can reduce both task and social cohesion within a team.
Correct answer is: Frequent conflicts
Q.9 Role clarity in a sports team contributes to:
Increased confusion
Reduced effort
Greater cohesion and performance
Individualism only
Explanation - When each member understands their role, coordination improves and cohesion is strengthened.
Correct answer is: Greater cohesion and performance
Q.10 Which of the following is a sign of strong social cohesion?
Players frequently argue
Team members enjoy spending time together
Lack of shared goals
High turnover of players
Explanation - Social cohesion is reflected in strong interpersonal bonds and enjoyment of team interactions.
Correct answer is: Team members enjoy spending time together
Q.11 Team-building exercises primarily aim to:
Increase individual skills only
Enhance cohesion and cooperation
Focus on competitive ranking
Promote isolation
Explanation - Team-building activities strengthen relationships, communication, and shared commitment, improving cohesion.
Correct answer is: Enhance cohesion and cooperation
Q.12 Which of the following is an example of task cohesion?
Team bonding during a picnic
Players helping each other follow a game strategy
Gossiping about teammates
Celebrating birthdays together
Explanation - Task cohesion is about working together effectively to achieve goals, such as implementing strategies.
Correct answer is: Players helping each other follow a game strategy
Q.13 High team cohesion can sometimes lead to:
Groupthink
Reduced team loyalty
Conflicts with coach
Poor communication
Explanation - Excessive cohesion may cause groupthink, where dissenting opinions are suppressed, affecting decision-making.
Correct answer is: Groupthink
Q.14 Which strategy is most effective to maintain long-term team cohesion?
Frequent replacement of team members
Clear communication and shared goals
Ignoring conflicts
Emphasizing individual achievements only
Explanation - Clear goals and communication provide stability, trust, and coordination, essential for long-term cohesion.
Correct answer is: Clear communication and shared goals
Q.15 A team that wins together but dislikes each other likely has:
High task cohesion, low social cohesion
High social cohesion, low task cohesion
Low cohesion overall
Balanced cohesion
Explanation - They are united by performance goals (task cohesion) but lack interpersonal bonds (social cohesion).
Correct answer is: High task cohesion, low social cohesion
Q.16 Which of the following increases social cohesion in sports teams?
Isolating team members
Encouraging teamwork and shared experiences
Emphasizing only competition
Ignoring interpersonal conflicts
Explanation - Shared experiences and positive interactions strengthen social cohesion among team members.
Correct answer is: Encouraging teamwork and shared experiences
Q.17 The relationship between team cohesion and performance is generally:
Negative
Nonexistent
Positive
Random
Explanation - Research indicates that more cohesive teams tend to perform better due to improved communication and motivation.
Correct answer is: Positive
Q.18 Which personality trait can enhance cohesion in sports teams?
Aggressiveness
Cooperativeness
Arrogance
Individualism
Explanation - Cooperative individuals are more likely to engage positively with teammates, strengthening cohesion.
Correct answer is: Cooperativeness
Q.19 Conflict resolution within teams primarily improves:
Individual skill only
Team cohesion and satisfaction
Physical endurance
Scoreboard performance only
Explanation - Resolving conflicts helps restore trust, communication, and unity, enhancing cohesion.
Correct answer is: Team cohesion and satisfaction
Q.20 Which is a common method to measure team cohesion?
Strength tests
Questionnaires and surveys
Game wins
Uniform color analysis
Explanation - Psychological surveys and questionnaires are commonly used to assess both task and social cohesion.
Correct answer is: Questionnaires and surveys
Q.21 Shared leadership in a sports team can:
Reduce cohesion
Strengthen team cohesion
Cause confusion
Decrease motivation
Explanation - When leadership responsibilities are distributed, team members feel valued, enhancing cohesion.
Correct answer is: Strengthen team cohesion
Q.22 Which scenario demonstrates low task cohesion?
Players following strategy effectively
Players ignoring the coach's plan
Team members supporting each other
Players communicating constantly during practice
Explanation - Ignoring strategic plans indicates lack of commitment to team goals, showing low task cohesion.
Correct answer is: Players ignoring the coach's plan
Q.23 Psychological safety in a team is important because it:
Prevents mistakes entirely
Allows open communication without fear
Guarantees winning
Reduces physical fatigue
Explanation - When members feel safe to speak up, share ideas, or admit errors, cohesion and collaboration improve.
Correct answer is: Allows open communication without fear
Q.24 Which factor is least likely to contribute to team cohesion?
Mutual respect
Frequent collaboration
Shared experiences
Ignoring team goals
Explanation - Ignoring team objectives undermines cohesion by reducing alignment and commitment among members.
Correct answer is: Ignoring team goals
Q.25 In sports psychology, 'collective efficacy' refers to:
Individual player's confidence
Belief in the team's ability to succeed
Coaching style
Physical conditioning
Explanation - Collective efficacy is the shared belief of team members in their joint ability to achieve performance goals.
Correct answer is: Belief in the team's ability to succeed