anxiety Flashcards
What is validity?
data collection measures what it actually claims to measure.
what is reliability?
data collection is consistent and stable.
What are the 3 methods of measuring anxiety?
observations, questionnaires, physiological responses.
What are 2 examples of physiological response test’s?
HR monitor, Bp monitor.
What are 2 examples of questionnaires?
SCAT,
STAI.
What are 2 advantages of observations?
+ Conduct immediately in competitions or training.
What are 2 disadvantages of observations?
-Subjective, and the MKO needs to be trained.
- time consuming
What are 2 advantages of physiological responses?
+ collection of immediate and live data of performer training.
+ Comparisn’s are easily compared.
What are 2 disadvantages of observations?
-mko needs to be trained and feeling of watching can cause a different response
What are 2 advantages of questionnaires?
+ quick and easy to condut with large groups.
What are 2 disadvantages of observations?
- perfomers could put socially accepted answers
- questions might be bias.
What are the two main type of anxiety?
competitive state and trait anxiety.
What is competitive state anxiety?
Feelings of anxiety in specific/competitive situations.
What is competitive trait anxiety?
feelings of anxiety in all competitive situations.
What are the two types of cognitive state anxiety?
somatic and cognitive.
What is cognitive anxiety?
Psychological responses and doubts about ability/performance.
What is somatic anxiety?
Physiological responses like increased HR and sweating.
