Chapter 4 Flashcards
Define stress response
Physiological cognitive affective and behavioural reactions when we are faced with heavy demands
Define stress
An experience produced through a person situation relationship that is perceived as taxing or exceeding the persons resources
Define stressors
External events forces and situations that have the potential to be interpreted as stressful
The relationship between stress and emotion
They are similar
We can learn more about what an individual is experiencing what a situation means to an individual and how the individual is likely to respond by looking at the specific emotion that is experienced
What are the 15 core emotions in the cognitive motivational relational theory
Anger anxiety fright guilt shame sadness envy jealousy happiness pride relief hope love gratitude and compassion
What are the two components of the appraisal process
Primary and secondary
Define the primary appraisal
An evaluation of what is at stake for a person in a situation
Define secondary appraisal
An evaluation of what can be done in the situation which depends on an individuals available resources level of perceived control and expectations regarding what is likely to occur in the future
What are the three appraisals that can result from the primary and secondary appraisals
Harm/loss appraisal
Threat appraisal
Challenge appraisal
Define harm/loss appraisal
An evaluation of a situation in which psychological damage has already been done and the loss is irrevocable
Define the threat appraisal
An appraisal of a situation where an individual anticipates harm might occur or is likely to occur
Define challenge appraisal
An appraisal that although there are obstacles in the way they can be overcome
What are three distinction types of stressors in sport contexts
Chronic stressors and acute stressors
Expected and unexpected stressors
Competitive and non competitive stressors
Define chronic stressors
Stressors that occur over a long period of time
Define acute stressors
Stressors that occur within a short period of time and their onset is much more sudden
Define expected stressors
Stressors that an athlete plans or prepared for
Define unexpected stressors
Stressors that are not anticipated and cannot be prepared for