Chapter 16: Psychology in Sports Performance Flashcards
Limited channel
capacity
The ability to only hold a limited amount of information in the mind at one time.
Concentration
Maintaining awareness and focus on relevant cues over a period of time and shifting focus when necessary.
Selective attention
The ability to focus on relevant cues.
Relevant cue
A task-associated piece of information that may signal a need for action.
Irrelevant cue
A distraction; a cue that takes attention away from the task.
Situational awareness
The ability to assess environmental surroundings specifically in competitive environments and make appropriate decisions based on the situation, often under pressure and time demands.
Self-talk
The inner and outer dialogue that forms thoughts and shared ideas.
Routines
Rituals that occur before, during, or after games that develop into habits when performed consistently.
Self-monitoring
The observation of oneself in a systematic way, typically to produce more desirable behaviors.
Positive self-monitoring
The observation of the positive aspects of a performance in a systematic way, typically to produce more desirable behaviors.
Motivation
The direction and intensity of one’s efforts.
Breath control
A somatic anxiety- reduction technique focusing on breathing technique and imagery.
Progressive Relaxation
A somatic anxiety-reducing technique involving tensing and relaxing specific muscles in a progressive manner from one major muscle group to another until all muscle groups are completely relaxed.
Relaxation
Response
A cognitive relaxation
technique in which a
person meditates without a spiritual or religious aspect.
Coping
A process to manage stress when feeling overwhelmed by demands placed upon oneself.
