Anxiety

Question 1

Why does stress occur

Answer 1

The perceived imbalance between the demands of the task and the individuals ability to complete the task

Question 2

What are somatic responses

Answer 2

Any change in the physiological response experienced by the performer eg. An increase in the n heart rate

Question 3

What is eustress

Answer 3

A positive form of stress which performers actively seek to test their ability

Question 4

What is anxiety

Answer 4

The negative form of stress which can lead to an increase in arousal and a decrease in performance levels

Question 5

What are the 4 stages when placed in a stressful situation

Answer 5

Environmental demands

Perception of the environmental demand

Stress response

Actual behaviour

Question 6

What is meant by environmental demands

Answer 6

The individual having to cope with the physical or physiological demand

Question 7

What is meant by the perception of the demands

Answer 7

The individual makes a specific judgment about the specific requirements of the task

Question 8

What is meant by stress response

Answer 8

Once a judgment is made the individual will experience a response somatic or cognitive

Question 9

What is meant by behaviour

Answer 9

The performer then attempts to execute the skill

Question 10

Define stress

Answer 10

The nonspecific response of the body to any demand made on it