Understanding Anxiety in Sports
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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?

  • Endurance
  • Speed
  • Decision-making (correct)
  • Strength

    • 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?

    <p>Focused mind on the match</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Richie McCaw mention about decision-making in relation to anxiety?

    <p>It becomes muddled and accuracy is compromised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an athlete gain by recognizing their nervousness according to the text?

    <p>A competitive edge over others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between anxiety and fear?

    <p>Anxiety is more vague and lasts longer, while fear is specific and short-lived.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Moran (2012), what are some causes of anxiety?

    <p>Perfectionism and lack of confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Sport Anxiety Questionnaire measure?

    <p>Somatic indicators and concentration disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'choking' under pressure defined?

    <p>A critical deterioration in habitual processes due to increased anxiety under perceived pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between state anxiety and trait anxiety?

    <p>State anxiety is specific to certain situations, while trait anxiety is a general tendency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cognitive anxiety differ from somatic anxiety?

    <p>Cognitive anxiety involves unspecified worry of the unknown, while somatic anxiety involves tense facial expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Gould & Krane (1992), how do they define arousal?

    <p>A general physiological and psychological activation varying in intensity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do trait anxiety predispositions refer to?

    <p>'Choking' under pressure and presence of an audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Power of Interpretation' suggests that _____________.

    <p>'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so…' implies that interpretation shapes our perception of events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Anxious people can’t always explain exactly what they’re afraid of.' This statement indicates that _____________.

    <p>Fear is known in the sense that it's either physically present or possible future events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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