Sports Psychology Overview

False (B)

Competitiveness refers to achievement behavior in a competitive environment that is socially evaluated.

<p>Inverted U</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Somatic anxiety = Physical symptoms like sweating and nausea Cognitive anxiety = Mental symptoms like worry and negative self-talk Arousal = Physiological and psychological activation Anxiety = Negative emotional state accompanied by psychological and physiological arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both personal and situational factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal factors like enjoyment and satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors like rewards and punishments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marketing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples of somatic anxiety include increased heart rate, muscle tension, and sweating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>social facilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trait anxiety = A stable, enduring disposition to experience anxiety State anxiety = A temporary, situational feeling of anxiety Somatic anxiety = A physical sensation of anxiety Cognitive anxiety = Worried thoughts associated with anxiety Catastrophe Theory = A model explaining how excessive arousal and cognitive anxiety can lead to performance decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more focused on avoiding shame and fear, often preferring calm environments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientific principles rely on controlled laboratory settings to isolate variables and establish cause-and-effect relationships, while professional practice involves working directly with athletes in real-world settings, emphasizing individual needs and experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anxiety expressed through physical symptoms like heart rate and sweating.

Anxiety characterized by negative thoughts and worries.

A model describing optimal performance at different anxiety levels: low, moderate, and high.

Behavior driven by achievement in competitive settings, influenced by social evaluation.

Arousal can enhance performance, while anxiety often has negative effects like self-doubt.

Direction is how one interprets anxiety; intensity is the level of anxiety felt.

Theory suggesting increased arousal leads to improved performance, but oversimplifies emotions' roles.

Type of motivation driven by the desire to achieve, categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic types.

A stable tendency to respond with anxiety across various situations.

Anxiety that involves physical sensations or feelings.

Performance declines rapidly after an optimal level of arousal when worry increases.

The interpretation of arousal impacts performance positively or negatively.

Presence of others boosts performance on simple tasks but can hinder complex tasks.

Low achievers avoid shame; high achievers seek success.

Traits are stable characteristics, while states are temporary feelings based on situations.