Anxiety And Personality

Question 1

Explain 4 types of anxiety

Answer 1

1. Cognitive- psychological anxiety eg feeling nervous/ lack of motivation. If performer develops cognitive anxiety before game, could cause to lose concentration, as overwhelming.
2. Somatic- physical, usually result of cognitive anxiety eg. sweating, increased heart rate, shaky muscles. Inc HR, player might panic so distract him and could lose a game.
3. Competitive trait- when anxiety is felt in all competitive situations.
4. Competitive state- occurs before specific movements or aspects of the game.

Question 2

Three ways in which anxiety is measured and their advantages/ disadvantages

Answer 2

1. Progressive muscular relaxation- reduces symptoms of muscular tension as focusing on each muscle group so feel less stressed
2. Biofeedback- highlights situations that performer is most stressful at, so easier to manage stress at particular situations
3. Breathing control- concentration on breathing rate/ depth so help to control breathing when stressed.

Question 3

Trait theory (of personality)

Answer 3

Behaviour is innate (born with characteristics), stable (in most situations) and enduring (long lasting)

Question 4

Social learning theory (of personality)

Answer 4

States that we learn from knowledgeable others.

Observe—- Identify—— Reinforce—-Copy

Question 5

Interactionist theory (of personality)

Answer 5

States that our behaviour is influenced by personality that you’re born with plus the environment.

Question 6

Hollander’s model

Answer 6

(Three circles)

1. Deep psychological care
2. Typical Response
3. Role related behaviour

Question 7

Lewin’s formula

Answer 7

B=f(PxE)

Behaviour= function (personality x environment