Anxiety

Question 1

What is somatic anxiety and give examples

Answer 1

physiological anxiety:
muscular tension
increased heart rate
Sweating

Question 2

What is cognitive anxiety and give examples

Answer 2

psychological anxiety
-Loss of concentration
-Irrational thinking or worry
-Lack of belief in ability
-self doubt

Question 3

What is competitive trait anxiety and give examples

Answer 3

Displayed before all competitions regardless of importance
It is a part of genetic make up
Stable, consistent
-getting sick before a game

Question 4

What is competitive state anxiety and when does it occur

Answer 4

Response to a particular moment in the game
It is temporary

Question 5

What is psychosomatic anxiety

Answer 5

Cognitive anxiety that causes somatic anxiety

Question 6

What are some causes of state anxiety

Answer 6

-demotivation
-lack of control
-lack of concentration
-aggression

Question 7

Advantages of using observations to measure anxiety?

Answer 7

-Provides real-time data on behavior.
-Can capture non-verbal cues (e.g., body language, facial expressions).

Question 8

Disadvantages of using observations to measure anxiety?

Answer 8

-Observer bias (subjectivity in interpretation).
-Can be intrusive or influence behavior.
-Time-consuming and may miss subtle signs of anxiety.

Question 9

Advantages of using questionnaires to measure anxiety?

Answer 9

-Easy to administer to large groups.
-Can provide self-reported data on feelings and experiences.
-Quick and cost-effective.

Question 10

Disadvantages of using questionnaires to measure anxiety?

Answer 10

-Social desirability bias (respondents may answer in a way they think is desirable).
-Lack of depth (may not capture complex emotional states).
-Interpretation of questions may vary between individuals.

Question 11

Advantages of using physiological measures to measure anxiety?

Answer 11

-Objective, reliable data (e.g., heart rate, sweat levels).
-Can detect physiological responses that may not be visible.
-Useful for comparing anxiety levels across individuals.

Question 12

Disadvantages of using physiological measures to measure anxiety?

Answer 12

-Can be expensive or difficult to access equipment.
-Physiological responses may not always be specific to anxiety.
-May not capture the emotional experience of anxiety fully.