Ch. 13 - Imagery

Question 1

What does imagery consist (allices) of?

Answer 1

visualization
mental rehearsal
mental practice

Question 2

What does imagery involve?

Answer 2

creating an experience in your mind and recreating an experience in your mind with senses, moods, and emotions
The senses are:
-visual
-kinesthetic (feeling of body in diff. positions)
-auditory
-tactile (touch)
-olfactory (smell)

Question 3

What are the basic components of imagery?

Answer 3

Vividness and Contrallability

Question 4

Define Vividness in Imagery

Answer 4

recreate or create as closely as possible the actual experiences in your mind as an image using all your senses and emotions

Question 5

Define Controllability in Imagery.

Answer 5

learning to manipulate your images so they do what you want them to

Question 6

What are the different types of Imagery?

Answer 6

Internal
External
Mastery
Coping

Question 7

Define Internal Imagery

Answer 7

seeing through your own eyes

Question 8

Define External Imagery

Answer 8

See yourself as an observer

Question 9

Define Mastery imagery

Answer 9

you imagine yourself exactly as you would want to (idea situation)

Question 10

Define Coping Imagery.

Answer 10

Seeing yourself in a bad situation and trying to correct it (seeing what can go wrong and trying to fix it)

Question 11

What are some Imagery Tips?

Answer 11

Use a proper setting (comfortable, no distractions, etc)Use relaxed concentration
Focus on vividness and controllability
Maintain positive focus
Use videotapes
Image execution and outcome
Image in real time

Question 12

Describe the Pyschoneuromuscular Theory.

Answer 12

-its like a mind-body activation
-states that when you vividly imagine performing a movement, you use neural pathways similar to those you use when actually performing the movement
Ex: a skier imaging going down a hill, the leg muscles activity were higher than actually physically performing it

Question 13

Describe the Symbolic Learning Theory.

Answer 13

when you are practicing imagery, you practice the mental blueprint of it and the stronger the image becomes in your mind, the more likely you are to remember it

Question 14

Describe the Psychological Skills Hypothesis.

Answer 14

states that when you engage with imagery, you improve concentration, confidence, and decrease your anxiety level

Question 15

Why do we use Imagery?

Answer 15

to improve confidence
to improve concentration
practice sport skills
control emotional responses (moods & emotions)
improve performance
manage pain

Question 16

When is it best to use imagery?

Answer 16

before and after practice
before and after competition
during breaks in action (like during competition; ex: before a penalty)
during personal time
when recovering from injury