Chapter 7.2 - Imagery Flashcards
1
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What is imagery?
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- an experience that mimics a real experience
- We can be aware of “seeing” an image of smell, tastes, or sounds without actually experiencing the real thing
2
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What are the 4 W’s of Imagery?
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- where
- when
- why
- what
3
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What are the 3 theories of imagery?
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- psychoneuromuscular theory
- symbolic learning theory
- bioinformational theory
4
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What is the psychoneuromuscular theory?
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- the observation of a particular movement the same muscles are activated as during the actual execution of that movement
- i.e., patterns of the muscle activity of skiers who imagine they are performing a downhill run
5
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What is the symbolic learning theory?
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- how images play an important part on receiving and processing information
- visual cues develop and enhance the learner’s way on interpreting information by knowing how and what must be done to finish a certain task
- i.e., children may use a wooden block as a phone during play
6
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What is the bioinformational theory?
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- mental images can be understood as products of the brain’s information processing capacity
- i.e., the muscle tensions when making a shot and the exhilarating feeling when the ball goes through the net
7
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Where do athletes use imagery?
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- Practice, competition, rehabilitation, & outside of sport; Most frequently used in competition
- assist them in setting goals, as well as to stay motivated during competition
8
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When do athletes use imagery?
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- Before, during, & after practice or outside of practice (at home)
- Most often just before competition
- i.e., imagine what you’re going to do, or the situation
9
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Why do athletes use imagery?
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- a tool for developing their sport skills
- help stay motivated & maintain a vision of what they would like to achieve in their sport
10
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What 2 functions can imagery be broken down into?
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- motivational
- cognitive
11
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What is cognitive specific imagery?
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- Imagery of specific sport skills & practice on a pursuit rotor task
- i.e., imagining a free throw in basketball
12
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What is cognitive general imagery?
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- Images of strategies, game plans, or routines
- i.e., imagining a floor routine in gymnastics
13
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What is motivational general imagery?
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- Images relating to physiological arousal levels and emotions
- i.e., imaging feeling calm and relaxed in front of a crowd
14
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What is motivational specific imagery?
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- Images of achieving specific goals
- influence self-standards against which we evaluate our performances
- i.e., imaging receiving a gold medal
15
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What is motivational general-arousal?
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- Imagery associated with arousal or competitive anxiety
- Athletes’ heart rate significantly increase when using MG-A imagery
- MG-A imagery use accounted for significant variance in athletes’ anxiety
