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Questions and Answers
What is the origin of the term 'anxiety'?
What is the origin of the term 'anxiety'?
- It originates from the Sanskrit word for 'worry'
- It is derived from the French word for 'stress'
- It is derived from the Greek word for 'fear'
- It comes from the Latin word meaning 'to choke' (correct)
What aspect of performance is compromised when an athlete goes into 'freeze mode' due to anxiety?
What aspect of performance is compromised when an athlete goes into 'freeze mode' due to anxiety?
- Endurance
- Speed
- Decision-making (correct)
- Strength
In what way does anxiety affect an athlete's reactions, coordination, and decisiveness?
In what way does anxiety affect an athlete's reactions, coordination, and decisiveness?
- Has no effect on them
- Dulls them and makes the athlete indecisive (correct)
- Speeds them up excessively
- Enhances them
What advantage does a sportsperson gain from being nervous before a match?
What advantage does a sportsperson gain from being nervous before a match?
What did Richie McCaw mention about decision-making in relation to anxiety?
What did Richie McCaw mention about decision-making in relation to anxiety?
What does an athlete gain by recognizing their nervousness according to the text?
What does an athlete gain by recognizing their nervousness according to the text?
What is the main difference between anxiety and fear?
What is the main difference between anxiety and fear?
According to Moran (2012), what are some causes of anxiety?
According to Moran (2012), what are some causes of anxiety?
What does the Sport Anxiety Questionnaire measure?
What does the Sport Anxiety Questionnaire measure?
How is 'choking' under pressure defined?
How is 'choking' under pressure defined?
What is the main difference between state anxiety and trait anxiety?
What is the main difference between state anxiety and trait anxiety?
How does cognitive anxiety differ from somatic anxiety?
How does cognitive anxiety differ from somatic anxiety?
According to Gould & Krane (1992), how do they define arousal?
According to Gould & Krane (1992), how do they define arousal?
What do trait anxiety predispositions refer to?
What do trait anxiety predispositions refer to?
'The Power of Interpretation' suggests that _____________.
'The Power of Interpretation' suggests that _____________.
'Anxious people can’t always explain exactly what they’re afraid of.' This statement indicates that _____________.
'Anxious people can’t always explain exactly what they’re afraid of.' This statement indicates that _____________.
