16 Questions
What is the origin of the term 'anxiety'?
It comes from the Latin word meaning 'to choke'
What aspect of performance is compromised when an athlete goes into 'freeze mode' due to anxiety?
Decision-making
In what way does anxiety affect an athlete's reactions, coordination, and decisiveness?
Dulls them and makes the athlete indecisive
What advantage does a sportsperson gain from being nervous before a match?
Focused mind on the match
What did Richie McCaw mention about decision-making in relation to anxiety?
It becomes muddled and accuracy is compromised
What does an athlete gain by recognizing their nervousness according to the text?
A competitive edge over others
What is the main difference between anxiety and fear?
Anxiety is more vague and lasts longer, while fear is specific and short-lived.
According to Moran (2012), what are some causes of anxiety?
Perfectionism and lack of confidence
What does the Sport Anxiety Questionnaire measure?
Somatic indicators and concentration disruption
How is 'choking' under pressure defined?
A critical deterioration in habitual processes due to increased anxiety under perceived pressure.
What is the main difference between state anxiety and trait anxiety?
State anxiety is specific to certain situations, while trait anxiety is a general tendency.
How does cognitive anxiety differ from somatic anxiety?
Cognitive anxiety involves unspecified worry of the unknown, while somatic anxiety involves tense facial expression.
According to Gould & Krane (1992), how do they define arousal?
A general physiological and psychological activation varying in intensity.
What do trait anxiety predispositions refer to?
'Choking' under pressure and presence of an audience.
'The Power of Interpretation' suggests that _____________.
'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so…' implies that interpretation shapes our perception of events.
'Anxious people can’t always explain exactly what they’re afraid of.' This statement indicates that _____________.
Fear is known in the sense that it's either physically present or possible future events.
Explore the relationship between anxiety and athletic performance, including theories related to arousal and anxiety. Learn about choking in sports and strategies for controlling anxiety. Gain insights into how anxiety can affect decision-making and accuracy in sports.
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