CHapter 16: psychology in sports performance

Question 1

limited channel capacity

Answer 1

ability to only hold a limited amount of info in the mind at one time

Question 2

four practical aspects of concentration

Answer 2

focusing on relevant cue in the enviro(selective attention)
maintaining attentional focus over time
having awareness of the situation
shifting attentional focus when necessary

Question 3

concentration

Answer 3

maintaining awareness and focus on relevant cues over a period of time and shifting focus when necessary

Question 4

selective attention

Answer 4

ability to focus on relevant cues

Question 5

relevant cue

Answer 5

task associated piece of info that may signal a need for action

Question 6

irrelevant cue

Answer 6

distraction, a cue that takes attention away from the task

Question 7

situational awareness

Answer 7

ability to assess environmental surroundings specifically in competitive environmenys and make appropriate decisions based on the situation, often under pressure and time demands

Question 8

self talk

Answer 8

the inner and outer dialouge that forms thoughts and shared ideas

Question 9

rountines

Answer 9

rituals that occur before, after, or during games that develop into habits when performed constantly

Question 10

self monitoring

Answer 10

observation of oneself in a systematic way, typically to produce more desirable behaviors

Question 11

positive self monitoring

Answer 11

observation of the positive aspects of a performance in a systematic way, typically to produce more desirable behaviors

Question 12

imagery

Answer 12

can be visual, auditiory, or kinesthetic

images that involve all 5 senses are vivd and controllable are key elements toward effective performance imagery

Question 13

motivation

Answer 13

direction and intensity of ones efforts

Question 14

extrinsic rewards

Answer 14

money, trophies, jackets and medals

Question 15

intrinsic motivtion

Answer 15

focuses on an individuals love and enjoyment of participating as he or she strives to be competent and self determing

Question 16

breath control

Answer 16

somatic anxiety reduction technique focusing on breathing technique and imagery

Question 17

progressive relaxation

Answer 17

somatic anxiety reducing technique involving tensing and relaxing specific muscles in a progressive manner from one major muscle group to another until all groups are completely relaxed
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Question 18

relaxation response

Answer 18

cognitive relaxation technique in which a person meditates without a spiritual or religious aspect

Question 19

coping

Answer 19

process to manage stress when feeling overwhelmed by demands placed upon oneself

Question 20

problem focused coping

Answer 20

type of coping that focuses on altering or managing the problem that causes stress

Question 21

emotion focused coping

Answer 21

type of coping that focuses on regulating emotional responses to the problem that causes stress for the individual

Question 22

relationship oriented

Answer 22

leadership style in which the focus is on developing interpersonal relationships

Question 23

task oriented

Answer 23

leadership style in which the focus is on getting the task done