Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
What is anxiety?
A
A negative aspect of stress characterized by irrational thinking, loss of concentration.
2
Q
What is competitive trait?
A
A disposition to suffer nerves in most sporting situations Personality trait.
Consistent
Stable
A player worrying before all games
Anxious behaviour all the time
3
Q
What is competitive state?
A
Anxiety experienced at a specific time during a competitive situation.
Situation dependent
Temporary rush of anxiety
Caused by threatening circumstances such as taking a penalty
May be cognitive or somatic
4
Q
What is somatic anxiety?
A
Physiological responses Muscle tension Shaking Pacing Poor co-ordination Sweating Increased heart rate
5
Q
What is cognitive anxiety?
A
psychological responses Irrational thinking- nerves Worrying Confusion Loss of concentration
