Competition In Sport

Question 1

What are the negative affects of competition

Answer 1

1.undermines intrinsic motivation
2.increases cheating
3.increases aggresive conduct
4.increases anxiety

Question 2

Positive effects of competition:

Answer 2

‘The bodily presence of another contestant liberates energy not ordinarily available’ (Triplett, 1898)

Question 3

The stress of competition:

Answer 3

‘A state in which demands are placed on the individual, who is then required to react in order to cope’ (jones 1990)

Question 4

(Ring et al, 2005)

Answer 4

Task: cycle ergometer task in pairs
Conditions
Control: pedal at different cadences

competition: same cadences as control, but told we’re racing against opponent in velodrome

Measures: rated excitement and arousal heart rate

Question 5

What is social independence theory

Answer 5

Proposes that the structure of the task influences social interaction and thereby influences performance

Question 6

What are the 3 models of social interdependence

Answer 6

1.negative interdependence
2.positive interdependence
3.no interdependence

Question 7

What is negative interdependence

Answer 7

A goal can only be achieved if others fail to achieve their goal, which occurs when we compete with eachother

Question 8

What is positive interdependence

Answer 8

A goal can be achieved even if others achieve their goal which occurs when we cooperate with eachother

Question 9

What is no interdependence

Answer 9

A goal can be achieved regardless if others achieve their goal

Question 10

What is pure competition

Answer 10

Winner takes all, one individual tries to outperform others

Question 11

What is pure cooperation

Answer 11

Individuals work together