Psychology Week 3 Study Notes

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Which of the following best defines mental fortitude?

The ability to succeed without effort.

The tendency to avoid difficult situations.

The inner strength to keep going despite challenges. (correct)

A measure of one's intellectual ability.

Developing perseverance only happens through positive experiences.

False

What is a key component of a winning mindset?

Making plans and having confidence in beliefs.

Performing your best often involves overcoming a __________.

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Match the following personal qualities with their corresponding environments:

Mental skills = Social Commitment = Cultural Facilitative = Political Challenge mindset = Economic Signup and view all the answers

What is a key trait of a winning mindset?

Embracing challenges Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of winning mindset?

Pressure mindset Signup and view all the answers

According to the material, how can one build confidence?

Act and think confidently Signup and view all the answers

A supportive environment has no impact on building confidence.

False Signup and view all the answers

Confidence has no effect on goal setting.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the 'drug' that can enhance performance?

Confidence Signup and view all the answers

Which mindset focuses on continuing efforts during challenging situations?

When the shit hits the fan mindset Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, confidence contributes to positive __________.

affect/emotions Signup and view all the answers

Having feedback at the right time is crucial for __________ practice.

deliberate Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts with their explanations:

Mindful Movement = Engaging in the present moment Psychological Momentum = Affecting probability of winning or losing Support = Boosting motivation and self-efficacy Imagery = Visualizing success in performance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fake it till you make it' imply in relation to confidence?

Pretend to be confident until you are Signup and view all the answers

High confidence can lead to a willingness to take risks in performance.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one method to optimize physical conditioning and training?

Setting specific training goals Signup and view all the answers

People with high confidence tend to set __________ goals.

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Study Notes

Week 3 Study Notes

Performing Your Best: Involves a strong mind and perseverance through challenges, having inner strength to keep going when needed.

Mental Fortitude

Development: Achieved through challenges, stepping outside comfort zones, and understanding what is being done.
Characteristics: Strong mind, perseverance through challenges, inner strength to keep going. Develops through lived experiences.

Facilitative Environment

Factors: Social, cultural, political, and economic factors contribute to a supportive environment for performance.

Examples of Performing Your Best

Strengths: Public speaking, achieving important goals, behavioral change/self-improvement, independent accomplishments, overcoming challenges, winning/participating in elite events, surviving and thriving in a particular area, and having a winning mindset.

Confidence

'Confidence Drug': Confidence increases performance.
Its Role: A factor in determining successful vs. unsuccessful performance.
Relationship to Perseverance: The "want" for winning fuels commitment and perseverance.
Development: Lived experiences are crucial; deliberate practice in uncomfortable situations helps build confidence and competence.
Fake it Till You Make It: Doing something repeatedly boosts comfort with the task involved, increasing confidence over time.
Support Network: Surround yourself with supportive people to build your support systems and encouragement.
Goal Setting: Setting short-term and long-term goals improves concentration, focus, and performance.

Confidence and Performance

Impact on Performance: Confidence influences how individuals approach a task, set goals, and handle challenges. It fosters positive emotions, improves focused attention, freeing up mental space, affecting goal setting and planning. Confident people often set more challenging goals.

Winning Mindset

Components: Visualizations, perspectives, understanding background, modifying performance practices.
Training: Focuses on development of key skills and attributes.
Competition: Maintaining a positive mindset when things get tough, learning to persist through challenges, and persevering through difficult experiences all contribute to performance.

Building Confidence

Focus on Small Wins: Celebrate successes, no matter how small.
Confident Actions: Act and speak in a confident manner even if lacking complete assurance.
Internal Dialogue: Positive internal self-talk and use of imagery.
Goal Setting and Mapping: Clear goals, plans, and steps to achieving them boost confidence.
Physical Conditioning and Practice: Preparing physically improves confidence, performance, and the ability to focus.

Confidence and Performance - Impact

Positive Emotions: Confidence generates resilience under pressure.
Positive Interpretation of Anxiety: Confident people can view anxiety as a driver of performance, improving perceived ability to handle pressure.
Mental Resourcefulness: Confidence frees mental space, allowing focused attention on the task, optimizing planning processes.
Setting More Ambitious Goals: Increased confidence enables setting higher standards.
High Effort and Perseverance: Confidence encourages determination during challenging tasks.
Adapting Strategies: Confident individuals adjust strategies based on performance.
Psychological Momentum: Confident approach can create a positive cycle.

Bi-Directional Concept

Performance and Motivation: Performance impacts motivation in terms of winning or losing.
Cognitive and Physiological: Anxiety, physiological responses (like increased arousal), cognitive interpretations, and perceptions of anxiety affect performance.

Quiz Information

Format: 25 questions, including multiple choice and short answer.
Scope: Covers all material from the readings.

Additional Notes

Environment: Comfortable environment impacts performance.
Feedback: Effective feedback is crucial.

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Explore the key concepts of mental fortitude and performing your best in this quiz. Learn how perseverance, inner strength, and conducive environments play a pivotal role in achieving goals and overcoming challenges. Test your understanding of confidence and its impact on performance.