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According to the interactional approach, what is the primary determinant of behavior?
According to the interactional approach, what is the primary determinant of behavior?
- The individual's social role.
- An equal consideration of both personality traits and situational context. (correct)
- Solely the situational context.
- Predominantly the individual's personality traits.
Which of these is considered the most stable and unchangeable aspect of an athlete's personality?
Which of these is considered the most stable and unchangeable aspect of an athlete's personality?
- Typical responses.
- Psychological core. (correct)
- Behaviors related to social role.
- Coping strategies.
What does the concept of 'typical responses' refer to in the context of personality?
What does the concept of 'typical responses' refer to in the context of personality?
- The athlete's long term goals.
- The athlete's values and beliefs.
- An athlete's behaviour specifically within social roles.
- How an athlete usually reacts to different situations. (correct)
Which element of personality is most likely to change depending on the situation?
Which element of personality is most likely to change depending on the situation?
An athlete's tendency to be optimistic or pessimistic about their rehabilitation is an example of which aspect of their personality?
An athlete's tendency to be optimistic or pessimistic about their rehabilitation is an example of which aspect of their personality?
According to the provided structure, which aspect of personality is considered the most stable and difficult to change?
According to the provided structure, which aspect of personality is considered the most stable and difficult to change?
An athlete's values, attitudes, and thoughts are considered part of which level of their personality?
An athlete's values, attitudes, and thoughts are considered part of which level of their personality?
If a coach needs to understand how an athlete communicates their concerns about an injury, which personality element would be most relevant to consider?
If a coach needs to understand how an athlete communicates their concerns about an injury, which personality element would be most relevant to consider?
Which of the following best describes the nature of 'typical responses' within the personality structure?
Which of the following best describes the nature of 'typical responses' within the personality structure?
Which of these is NOT considered a component of an athlete's personality structure?
Which of these is NOT considered a component of an athlete's personality structure?
According to the provided text, what is the fundamental purpose of personality?
According to the provided text, what is the fundamental purpose of personality?
Which level of personality is most likely influenced by the environment and an individual's situational role?
Which level of personality is most likely influenced by the environment and an individual's situational role?
Which of the following statements best describes how personality is developed?
Which of the following statements best describes how personality is developed?
An athlete may exhibit leadership in the locker room, yet be reserved in other settings. How does the text describe such changes?
An athlete may exhibit leadership in the locker room, yet be reserved in other settings. How does the text describe such changes?
Which combination of traits is most associated with sporting success according to the text?
Which combination of traits is most associated with sporting success according to the text?
As described in the text, what does the concept of 'internal structures' refer to in the context of personality?
As described in the text, what does the concept of 'internal structures' refer to in the context of personality?
How does the text describe the relationship between learned experiences and personality?
How does the text describe the relationship between learned experiences and personality?
What does the text suggest is crucial for athletes, beyond their physical and technical abilities?
What does the text suggest is crucial for athletes, beyond their physical and technical abilities?
What aspect of an individual's functioning is described as 'internal and coherent' in the context of personality?
What aspect of an individual's functioning is described as 'internal and coherent' in the context of personality?
Why might cultural background be considered important when assessing an athlete's persona?
Why might cultural background be considered important when assessing an athlete's persona?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that can influence an athletes sporting behaviors?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that can influence an athletes sporting behaviors?
What is the role of 'satisfaction/dissatisfaction' in the context of personality?
What is the role of 'satisfaction/dissatisfaction' in the context of personality?
How does the process of personality development occur dynamically?
How does the process of personality development occur dynamically?
Based on the text, what is the best way to characterize the relationship between personality and the experiences of life?
Based on the text, what is the best way to characterize the relationship between personality and the experiences of life?
What does a high score on the Tension factor of the POMS indicate?
What does a high score on the Tension factor of the POMS indicate?
Which of the following is NOT a factor measured by the POMS?
Which of the following is NOT a factor measured by the POMS?
What is the maximum score achievable for the Anger factor before weighting?
What is the maximum score achievable for the Anger factor before weighting?
If an individual scores the maximum on each factor before weighting, which would be the highest raw score?
If an individual scores the maximum on each factor before weighting, which would be the highest raw score?
The weighting process for calculating a POMS score involves setting the maximum score for each factor to what value?
The weighting process for calculating a POMS score involves setting the maximum score for each factor to what value?
What does a high score on the Vigour factor represent?
What does a high score on the Vigour factor represent?
A high score on the Fatigue factor before weighting would suggest what state of mind?
A high score on the Fatigue factor before weighting would suggest what state of mind?
Which factor, when high, indicates an angry mood and dislike towards others?
Which factor, when high, indicates an angry mood and dislike towards others?
Which of the following is NOT a potential indicator of overtraining syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a potential indicator of overtraining syndrome?
What is the typical shape of the POMS graph for a healthy athlete?
What is the typical shape of the POMS graph for a healthy athlete?
In the 'Iceberg Profile', which dimension should ideally be 'high'?
In the 'Iceberg Profile', which dimension should ideally be 'high'?
What does a POMS profile showing high levels of tension, depression, and fatigue, combined with low levels of vigour, potentially indicate?
What does a POMS profile showing high levels of tension, depression, and fatigue, combined with low levels of vigour, potentially indicate?
How is the POMS typically used before a major competition?
How is the POMS typically used before a major competition?
During long-term monitoring, what does a significant change in an athlete's POMS profile suggest?
During long-term monitoring, what does a significant change in an athlete's POMS profile suggest?
In the 'Iceberg Profile', where should dimensions such as tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusion ideally appear?
In the 'Iceberg Profile', where should dimensions such as tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusion ideally appear?
Which of these is the least likely to be adjusted by coaches based on POMS results?
Which of these is the least likely to be adjusted by coaches based on POMS results?
What personality characteristic is linked to lower rates of vulnerability to sports injury?
What personality characteristic is linked to lower rates of vulnerability to sports injury?
Which of the following is NOT a level in the hardiness model?
Which of the following is NOT a level in the hardiness model?
How does high trait anxiety affect an athlete's likelihood of experiencing injuries?
How does high trait anxiety affect an athlete's likelihood of experiencing injuries?
What does a high level of motivation of achievement in athletes lead to?
What does a high level of motivation of achievement in athletes lead to?
Which understanding of stressful situations aligns with the concept of challenge in hardiness?
Which understanding of stressful situations aligns with the concept of challenge in hardiness?
What is coherence in the context of sports psychology?
What is coherence in the context of sports psychology?
What psychological perspective may predict injuries related to daily stresses?
What psychological perspective may predict injuries related to daily stresses?
Which of the following statements is true regarding competitive individuals?
Which of the following statements is true regarding competitive individuals?
Flashcards
Personality Definition
Personality Definition
Personality is the unique and stable pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make up an individual. It is a reflection of internal structures, shaped by experiences and learned through engagement with the world.
Personality Development
Personality Development
Personality development is a dynamic process, influenced by biological factors and shaped by interactions with the world. It is a continuous learning experience through which individuals develop an understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Personality: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Patterns
Personality: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Patterns
Personality is thought of as a set of cognitive, affective, and behavioral patterns that reflect an individual's unique way of being in the world. It includes personality traits, which are stable dispositions to think, feel, and behave in certain ways.
Personality: A Complex Concept
Personality: A Complex Concept
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Personality Traits
Personality Traits
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Personality Development: A Complex Process
Personality Development: A Complex Process
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Personality: Influence of Social and Cultural Factors
Personality: Influence of Social and Cultural Factors
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Approaches to Understanding Personality
Approaches to Understanding Personality
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Interaction Approach
Interaction Approach
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Psychological Core
Psychological Core
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Typical Responses
Typical Responses
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Behaviors related to the social role
Behaviors related to the social role
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Elements of Personality Structure
Elements of Personality Structure
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Interaction Approach and Sports Injuries
Interaction Approach and Sports Injuries
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Psychological Core and Injury Recovery
Psychological Core and Injury Recovery
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Typical Responses and Injury Recovery
Typical Responses and Injury Recovery
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Iceberg Profile
Iceberg Profile
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Vigour
Vigour
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Tension
Tension
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Depression
Depression
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Anger
Anger
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Fatigue
Fatigue
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Confusion
Confusion
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Pre-competition assessment with POMS
Pre-competition assessment with POMS
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Social Role Behaviors
Social Role Behaviors
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Mental Flexibility
Mental Flexibility
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Perseverance/Awareness
Perseverance/Awareness
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Hardiness
Hardiness
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Emotional Stability/Regulation
Emotional Stability/Regulation
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Trait Anxiety
Trait Anxiety
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Self-Identity/Pride
Self-Identity/Pride
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Motivation of Achievement
Motivation of Achievement
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Rigorous Learning & Training Process
Rigorous Learning & Training Process
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Coherence
Coherence
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Control (Hardiness Component)
Control (Hardiness Component)
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Commitment (Hardiness Component)
Commitment (Hardiness Component)
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Challenge (Hardiness Component)
Challenge (Hardiness Component)
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Threat Perception (Trait Anxiety)
Threat Perception (Trait Anxiety)
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POMS Score
POMS Score
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Tension Score
Tension Score
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Depression Score
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Anger Score
Anger Score
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Vigour Score
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Fatigue Score
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Iceberg Profile and Well-being
Iceberg Profile and Well-being
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Study Notes
Sport and Personality
- Personality is what differentiates us from others and is psychologically constructed through learning and experience.
- It incorporates inherited traits and learned experiences, shaping present behaviors and future goals.
- Personality is an internal and coherent organization of a person's behavioral functioning. It includes thoughts, emotions, and tendencies linked to satisfaction and dissatisfaction.
- The present and the past work together to shape a person, which is the internal compass guiding decisions and behaviors.
Approaches to Personality
- Trait Approach: Personality is stable. Behavior is determined by personal characteristics including predisposition, trend, and probability.
- Interactionist Approach: Behavior is influenced both by the individual and the situation (50-50). It acknowledges a middle ground between trait and situational approaches. This approach is currently used.
- Situational Approach: Behavior is entirely determined by the environment and situation. The person is assumed to be unimportant in predicting behavior.
Personality Structure
- Psychological Core: Values, attitudes, and thoughts are the fundamental aspects forming the core of personality that are relatively stable. This is the innermost aspect of personality.
- Typical Responses: Ways of reacting to various situations and are relatively stable. This includes coping strategies, emotional responses, and communication styles.
- Social Role Behaviors: Behaviors contingent upon certain social roles are the most susceptible to change in response to context like social roles and situations.
Personality and Behavior in Sports
- Certain charismatic characteristics are linked to sporting success, though there isn't a surefire formula.
- High self-identity, mental flexibility, perseverance, and awareness, and emotional stability are frequently observed in successful athletes.
- Athletes might not always possess the psychological readiness, even with physical and technical skills, to reach high levels of performance.
Personality variables related to Sport Injuries
- Hardiness: People with resilient personalities display lower vulnerability to injury. Control, commitment, and challenge are three key features of hardiness.
- Trait Anxiety: Describes a general willingness to perceive various situations as threatening and respond with anxiety. This can be a factor in sports injuries.
- Motivation of Achievement: High motivation levels can create overtraining, which leads to negative behaviors and injury. An athlete's degree of competitiveness and drive to succeed can also influence their behaviors and risks of injury.
- Coherence: A global personality orientation that facilitates adaptive problem-solving, and leads to evaluate life circumstances as meaningful, predictable, and manageable. High coherence levels translate to fewer health problems, including less vulnerability to sports injuries.
- Search of Feelings: The need for sensations is associated with experiencing many stressful situations and higher risk of sports injury. Individuals seeking complex, potentially riskier experiences may be more vulnerable.
Recommendations for Sports Technicians
- Biological, temperamental, and psychosocial tendencies should drive coping methods and strategies.
- Coaches, managers, and parents should consider the temperament (early age tendencies) aspect of the athlete and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Coaches should possess emotional stability, effective emotional management, and confidence in their methods.
Other Considerations
- Gender: Men and women may show similar emotional stability as their least developed characteristic, while women may show greater interpersonal skills; men may have more extroversion and intuition.
- Sport Practised: The type of sport (individual vs. team-based) might affect behavior aspects.
- Sporting Experience: Exposure to training and competition will likely lead to improved self-regulation skills, mental flexibility, and increased empathy.
- Age: Younger athletes are more affected by their biology, primal drives, and temperamental characteristics, and these become less pronounced as they mature.
- Media Spotlight: Media attention toward athletes can heighten vulnerabilities and stressors, influencing how the public perceives them.
- Personality Assessment: Sport psychology utilizes methods like surveys and tests to understand an athlete's personality to describe, predict, and intervene in their behavior. A personality model called the "Profile of Mood States" (POMS) is useful for assessing mood and potential problems that can affect wellbeing, performance, and injuries. The POMS is composed of multiple items rating various mood dimensions like tension, depression, anger, and confusion. Results of POMS can be analyzed using an 'iceberg profile' graph.
Study Notes for Activity
- Activity: Students should investigate three news/articles/interviews from 2022-2024 about athletes' personalities.
- Summary: Detail the main points and characteristics of each athlete.
- Athlete Characteristics: List what stands out about the athletes' personalities.
- Relationship to Performance: Explain the possible connection between the athlete's personality and athletic performance based on the evidence. Justify your answer.
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