Anxiety and attention 2 Flashcards
Penalty shootouts can lead to a performer experiencing what?
either a challenge or a threat state, something which is not discussed by the BASES statement.
When will they experience a challenge / threat state?
They will experience a challenge state if they perceive they are able to meet situational demands and a threat state if they perceive that they are unable to meet situational demands (Blascovich et al, 1996).
In future this concept is something which should be addressed by the statement, although it must be noted that what?
the statement does effectively address the promotion of challenge states indirectly by recommending target focused practice prior to competition.
Why is this an important aspect of psychological preparation?
as it can help to promote challenge states by increasing players’ perceptions of their own skill and help them to dispel the myth that penalty shootouts are down to luck.
The BASES statement also recommends that….
players discuss their fears with the team.
This is supported by….
the theory of ironic processes (Wegner 1994)
What does the theory of ironic processes entail?
the idea that trying to supress certain negative thoughts is detrimental as it may cause them to further surface, for example in high-pressure situations.
What could supressing negative thoughts increase the risk of?
threat state and so it is important to openly discuss their fears and anxieties in order to confront and overcome them.
