anxiety

Question 1

what is the definition of anxiety?

Answer 1

a state of apprehension, worry, uneasiness or eagerness

Question 2

what are the two types of anxiety?

Answer 2

state anxiety and trait anxiety

Question 3

describe state anxiety using a practical exmple

Answer 3

an individuals immediate but temporary level of anxiety in a particular situation

e.g.

Question 4

describe trait anxiety using a practical example

Answer 4

the general inclination of a person to perceive situations as threatening

this is stable, enduring, and global

Question 5

what are the two responses to anxiety?

Answer 5

cognitive or somatic

Question 6

describe a somatic response to anxiety

Answer 6

the physical symptoms

e.g. heart rate increases
breathing rate increases
blood pressure increases

Question 7

describe a cognitive response to anxiety

Answer 7

a performers thoughts or worries about their abilities to complete the task successfully

Question 8

what did Hanin find in his research on anxiety?

Answer 8

that each individual has their own ideal level of anxiety which elicits their best performance

if a performer is within their preferred zone, optimal performance is more likely

if they are not in their zone, they will not perform at their best