Anxiety Flashcards
What is anxiety?
A negative emotional state that is closely linked with arousal levels
A state of apprehension, uneasiness or eagerness
What are the 2 types of anxiety?
Somatic
Cognitive
What is trait anxiety?
Trait anxiety is genetically inherited, these people tend to be anxious at all times, stable
What is state anxiety?
This fluctuates in response to situations, it is the immediate and temporary response to stimuli. It is a learned behavioural response which can be manipulated
What is peak flow?
Optimal experience that facilitates best performance and is intrinsically valuable
What factors can help peak flow to be achieved?
Be relaxed
Be confident
Be focused
Fun
In control
Using cue utilisation
What are the 2 methods to manage anxiety?
Somatic
Cognitive
What are some somatic methods to manage anxiety?
Biofeedback
Progressive muscular relaxation
What are some cognitive methods to manage anxiety?
Imagery
Thought stopping
Positive talk
Rational thinking
Who proposed the zone of optimal functioning?
Hanin 1986
What is the zone of optimal functioning?
Each individual has their ideal level of anxiety which will elicit best performance
What is the zone of optimal functioning presented as?
A band width
When does peak flow occur? (Peak flow extras) 4 points
Athletes are totally committed
Performance reaches maximum efficiency
The player feels separated from reality
Free from distractions
What happens during peak flow?
+Example
Skill execution appears automatic, feels spontaneous. Decision making will be flawless, players cannot always recall the process that has led to success
E.g tiger woods taking golf shot
