11. Performance Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the physical and cognitive symptoms of music performance anxiety
A
Physical (accelerated heartbeat, blood pressure, shallow breathing)
cognitive (narrow thought, alertness, fear of failure, rituals, avoidance)
2
Q
What happens to the autonomous nervous system during music performance anxiety
A
It activates the sympathetic nervous system
It is not controllable by us
3
Q
What 5 things correlate with music performance anxiety
A
high age at first musical performance
use of substance
fear of negative evauluation
poor achievement motivation
4
Q
What are two types of musicians dystonia
A
Focal hand dystonia
Embouchure dystonia (around mouth)
caused by extensire and forceful use of the parts
5
Q
What are 5 risk factors of musicians dystonia
A
Classical music male gender family history of dystonia anxiety and perfectionism repetitive use
