Feedback/Reinforcement

Question 1

Factors that prevent flow from occurring

Answer 1

-Non-optimal physical preparation and readiness (injury, fatigue)

-Nonoptimal environmental or situational conditions (External stresses, Unwanted crowd response)

-Lack of confidence/motivation

-Inappropriate focus (Thinking too much, Frustration with teammates effort)

-Self doubt/Pressure on self

Question 2

Cognitive-change methods that can be used
in cognitive behavior therapy; behavior
modification is ___

Answer 2

Goal setting
Self monitoring
Positive reinforcement
Behavioral rehearsal

Question 3

Factors influencing Intrinsic Motivation (Social)

Answer 3

-Success and failure
– Focus of competition
– Coaches’ behavior

Question 4

____ is intrinsically motivating sensation
that people feel when they are totally involved in an
activity or are on automatic pilot

Answer 4

Flow

Question 5

Factors influencing intrinsic motivation (Psychological)

Answer 5

Need for competence, autonomy, and relatedness

Question 6

How to achieve flow

Answer 6

-Be motivated to perform

• Maintain appropriate
  focus (stay in the present)
• Achieve optimal arousal ( get moving, hype music, self talk)
• Exhibit confidence and
  positive mental attitude.
• Have positive team play
  and interaction
• Feel good about
  performance.

Question 7

Research with athletes indicates that they
CAN control flow.

(True or false)

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Elements of Flow

Answer 8

-Skills High + Challenge High= Flow

-Skills High + Challenge low= Boredom

-Skills low + Challenge low= Apathy (Lack of interest)

-Skills low + Challenge low= Anxiety