Anxiety

Question 1

Stress

Answer 1

Non-specific response of the body to any demand made on it

Question 2

Eustress v anxiety

Answer 2

Positive form of stress which people push abilities

Negative form of stress which can lead to negative outcomes

Question 3

Model for stress

Answer 3

Environmental demand
Perception of the environmental demands
Stress response
Actual behaviour

Question 4

Responses to anxiety

Answer 4

Loss of concentration

Fear of failure

Question 5

State anxiety

Answer 5

Stress in a certain situation

Question 6

Trait anxiety

Answer 6

Stress is a reaction to life

Question 7

Anxiety

Answer 7

Negative emotional reaction to arousal

Question 8

Cognitive techniques to control anxiety

Answer 8

External imagery -Hard for cognitive learner + Increases confidence
Visualisation/mental rehearsal - hard for cognitive learners + poor technique id wrong
Positive thinking - confidence + self motivating

Question 9

Somatic techniques for controlling anxiety

Answer 9

Biofeedback - not relevant to anxiety + standardised Heart rate would have to be known
Breathing control - easy to do + requires time
Progressive muscular relaxation - takes 30 mins + helps recognise tension