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Split-half method refers to a form of internal Reliability in which the consistency of item responses is determined by comparing scores on half of the items with scores on the other

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Split-half reliability refers to the determination of Reliability of a test by dividing the test items into two (2) arbitrary groups and correlating the scores obtained on the two (2)

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The split-litter technique is the random assignment of animals from the same litter to different groups; a type of matched groups design.

Splitting refers to a defence mechanism in which someone who can't cope with ambivalent feelings about others compartmentalizes those people as all good or all bad.

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Sport psychologists refer to a type/kind of psychologists whose Research and study is aimed at maximizing athletic performa

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Deutsch: Sportliche Leistung / Español: Rendimiento deportivo / Português: Desempenho esportivo / Français: Performance sportive / Italian: Prestazione sportiva

Sports performance in psychology refers to the mental and emotional aspects that impact an athlete's ability to perform at their best. This encompasses a range of psychological factors including motivation, focus, stress management, and the mental skills necessary for achieving peak performance in sports.

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Deutsch: Sportpsychologie / Español: psicología deportiva / Português: psicologia do esporte / Français: psychologie du sport / Italiano: psicologia dello sport

Sports psychology is a specialized branch of psychology that focuses on understanding and enhancing the psychological aspects related to athletic performance, physical activity, and exercise. It also addresses the well-being and personal development of athletes and other active individuals.

It is a study of the psychological and behavioral dimensions of sports performance.

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Deutsch: Sprinten / Español: Sprint / Português: Sprint / Français: Sprint / Italian: Sprint

Sprinting in the psychology context refers to an intense period of focused work aimed at achieving a specific goal or completing a particular task within a short timeframe. This concept is often used in cognitive and behavioural psychology to explore how individuals manage their time, effort, and mental resources under pressure.

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