Chapter 0: Psycological Skills

Question 1

conculsion of the hawthorn effect

Answer 1

it wasnt the changes that were made, as much as the special attension that was given that influenced the productivity

Question 2

reasurch to support the need for change and variety

Answer 2

1. stimulus seeking
2. optimal levels of arousal
3. sensory deprivation
4. novelty

Question 3

explaing the stimulus seeking theory

Answer 3

needs: activty, curiosity, manipulation, exploration, physical contact
we tend to be actracted by unusual or striking characterisitics which stimulate our sense organs

Question 4

explain the optimal level of arousal theory

Answer 4

a. simplfaction- repition produces less arousal, less complexity, less stimulation, and more adaptation
- this results in less motvation
b. habitation proncipal
- the more experience the athlete the more they demand greater change and complexity

Question 5

explaing sensory deprivation

Answer 5

-the isolation and reduction of most enviromental stimulation, results in disorirntaiton

Question 6

explain novalty

Answer 6

the use of novalty creates selective attension and speends learning