Chapter 13: Sports Psyc

Question 1

Higher performing athletes do not have different personality traits, but a different _______ _______.

Answer 1

psychological state

Question 2

What is the Iceberg profile of a successful athlete?

Answer 2

Scores LOW on: tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion

Scores HIGH on: vigour

Question 3

What is eustress?

Answer 3

Positive stress (optimal)

Question 4

How does trait anxiety differ from state anxiety?

Answer 4

Trait anxiety is is more persistent and experienced on a daily basis, whereas state anxiety is temporary and normal for everyone

Question 5

Explain the relationships that cognitive and somatic pre-competition anxiety have on performance

Answer 5

Cognitive: linear relationship

Somatic: inverted U relationship

Question 6

Is the physiological sensation (arousal level) of anxiety cognitive or somatic?

Answer 6

Somatic state anxiety

Question 7

What is achievement motivation?

Answer 7

Athlete’s predisposition to approach or avoid a competitive situation

Question 8

Describe the McClelland-Atkinson model of achievement motivation

Answer 8

AM = IM — CSA

IM~> intrinsic motivation
CSA~> cognitive state anxiety (fear of losing)

Question 9

An athlete believing they will win is an example of high self-efficacy. What are 4 factors affecting its levels?

Answer 9

Successful previous performance

Vicarious experience (watching someone else do the task before you)

Verbal persuasion (pep talk)

Emotional arousal