Chapter 8 Flashcards
What is exercise psychology? And an example
How aerobic exercises effect our emotional responses (good or bad)
Example: When you exercise you are more happier
What is health psychology? And an example
Examining personality factors related to weight loss and Type A behavior patterns
Example: When your personality effects your weight loss program in a good way
What is sports psychology? And an example
Attentional factors related to performance, Your personality and characteristics lead to success in sports
Example: Having less anxiety but just enough to play super well in a game
What is rehabilitation psychology? And an example
It is when you use imagery and self-talk while recovery from an injury
Example: Imagining you will score a touchdown before a game. Positive talk to yourself
What did Norman Triplett study?
He published social facilitation. And put a pacer in a bike race and the racer with the pacer won the race
What is Coleman R. Griffith recognized as? and what did he do?
“Father of North American Sport Psychology”
He basically wrote halftime speeches to help athletes get more motivated
Define social-psychological factors
that influence individual behavior
It is looking at what influences an individual to want to be more active. FAMILY INFLUENCES THIS A LOT
Define Psychological effects that influence participation in exercise and sport
This is how exercise helps us mentally, socially and psychologically
Define enhancing the experiences of individuals before, during, and after participation in exercise and sport
Thi si by hyping them up pre game, saying good job to them during the game, and bringing their favorite treat after the game. IT REQUIRES A LOT OF COACHING
What does personality effect?
Behaviors that individuals do
What is the core of someones personality?
the psychological core
Define a typical response related to personality
( a response that an individual will always say or do while not thinking about it. Kind of like a mindless response)
Define Role-Related behaviors
We have different behaviors that we do based on our role that we are in
Does the social environment effect role-related behaviors, and typical responses?
YES
What is extrinsic motivation?
When there is an outward motivation like a trophy or money. Individuals do it for an external reward
What is intrinsic motivation?
It is inner motivation. Because the individual enjoys the process and gets pleasure and satisfaction from it. LOVE THEIR SPORT
What effects self efficacy? (7)
- past performance
- Vicarious experiences
- Social persuasion
- Physiological arousal
- Behavior
- Thoughts
- Emotional reactions
What effects behavior, thoughts, and emotional reactions in regards to self efficacy? (4)
- past performance
- Vicarious experiences
- Social persuasion
- Physiological arousal
Define vicarious experiences
(seeing someone else do something and be successful so you think you can do it as well)
Define Social persuasion
(like I double dog dare you type of stuff. Being persuaded by peers and family to do something)
Define Physiological arousal
(When you get warmed up and hyped up kind of thing effects your self- efficacy
Define past performances
(How a past performance good or bad makes you feel about who you are based on the performance)
Define arousal
Where your physiological and psychological activity are heightened
Why is arousal so important?
Because it helps your body be more active and getting you prepped for an activity
Define the drive theory
- Low arousal= poor quality of performance
- High arousal = great quality of performance