ANXIETY Flashcards
1
Q
what is anxiety?
A
negative emotional state of nervousness, worry and apprehension
2
Q
what is cognitive anxiety?
A
negative thoughts and emotions about performance manifest themselves in the participant
3
Q
what is sematic anxiety?
A
the body responds by increasing heart rate, sweating, feeling sick or butterflies etc. It is an individuals perception of there physiological state
4
Q
anxiety: impact on performance (positive)
A
- improves performance
- increases intrinsic motivation
- focuses an athlete’s attention on their sport
5
Q
anxiety: impact on performance (negative)
A
- extreme worry and apprehension
- athletes believe they cannot meet the demands of their sport
6
Q
what is trait anxiety?
A
a relatively enduring disposition to feel stress, worry and discomfort. generally perceive all situations as threatening.
7
Q
what is state anxiety?
A
temporary feeling of fear that is triggered by a specific situation or threat.
