Anxiety

Question 1

Define anxiety

Answer 1

State of apprehension, worry, uneasiness or eagerness

Question 2

What are the 2 types of anxiety?

Answer 2

State anxiety

Trait anxiety

Question 3

What is state anxiety?

Example?

Answer 3

(Situationable)
An individuals immediate but temporary level of anxiety in a particular situation
Eg. worry about making an impact from the bench during a key hockey match

Question 4

What is trait anxiety?

Example?

Answer 4

(Dispositionable)
The general inclination of a person to perceive situations as threatening. This state is stable (unchanging), enduring and global (applies across all situations)

Question 5

Responses to anxiety can be…?

Answer 5

Somatic and/or cognitive

Question 6

Define somatic response to anxiety

Example?

Answer 6

Physical symptoms

Eg. increased HR and blood pressure

Question 7

Define cognitive response to anxiety

Answer 7

A performer’s thoughts/ worries about their abilities to complete the task successfully

Question 8

What is the zone of optimal functioning?

Look at table in book

Answer 8

An individuals preferred level of anxiety shown in a band width not a point

• if a performer is within their preferred zone, optimal performance is more likely
• if they’re not in their zone they won’t perform at their best