An example of an internal psychological factor in sport, would be dealing with a personal disease or illness that can affect your ability to play a sport.

• A. False
• B. Not specified
• C. True
• D. Both

Answer: (C)

Internal psychological factors are the mental aspects that can influence performance from within the athlete, such as mood, confidence, anxiety, motivation, and how they cope with challenges. Dealing with a personal disease or illness involves these mental processes—how the illness affects energy, focus, and thoughts about performance, and how a person manages symptoms and stress. The way someone thinks about and responds to their illness can directly impact training consistency, effort, and in-game decision making, making this an internal psychological factor. External factors would be things outside the mind, like weather, crowd, or equipment, which is why this example fits as internal rather than external.