Imagery Flashcards
state what it is meant by the key term - imagery
imagery refers to an experience which mimics real life experiences
what do some people find helpful when doing imagery ?
some people find it useful to close their eyes when performing imagery
how does imagery differ from dreams ?
imagery differs from dreams in that we are active and conscious when we form an image
state the 5 types of imagery, and give examples
- visual (eg - visualising the course)
- kinaesthetic (eg - imagining how your muscles will feel)
- auditory (eg - imagining how your shot will sound)
- olfactory (eg - recreating the smell of specific situation)
- taste (eg - sports drinks, sports bottles, chalk, etc…)
imagery involves what 4 things ?
- creating or recreating an experience in your mind
- using all of your senses
- moods and emotions
- it differs from dreams in that we are awake and conscious when we form an image
state 3 (of 6) reasons to why we might use imagery
- improve concentration
- build confidence
- control emotional responses
- acquire and practice sports skills
- cope with pain and injury
- solve problems
what are athletes imaging ? (state 4 things)
- surroundings (i.e. - venues, spectators)
- nature of imagery (i.e. - positive or negative)
- imagery perspective (i.e. - internal or external)
- type of imagery (eg - kinaesthetic, visual, etc…)
state the two different perspectives of imagery
- internal imagery
2. external imagery
state 3 facts to explain internal imagery (1/2 perspectives)
- from your own point of view
- first person
- emphasis on the feeling of the movement
state 3 facts to explain external imagery (2/2 perspectives)
- from the perspective of the observer
- third person
- less kinaesthetic imagery
explain, in 2 points, the differences in perspectives
- some evidence external imagery used for the acquisition and performance of skills dependent on form (eg - a golf swing), and internal for tasks that depend on perception (eg - a tackle)
- internal may be better for open vs closed tasks (Spittle et at, 2000)
state 3 (of 5) situations to when athletes use imagery
- used more pre-comp than during or after
- used more during practice than before or after
- used during injury to promote healing, motivate recovery and rehearse rehabilitation exercises
- majority used during practice and competition (i.e. - not on its own)
- majority used for performance enhancement, particularly leading up to competition (Hall, 2001)
state 2 introductory facts about ‘Paivio’s Analytical Framework of Imagery’ - 1885
- cognitive and motivational functions
2. specific and general levels
what are the 5 areas of ‘Paivio’s Analytical Framework of Imagery’ - 1985
- cognitive specific
- cognitive general
- motivational specific
- motivational general-arousal
- motivational general-mastery
describe ‘cognitive specific’, state an athlete example, and state an exercise example (3 points)
- to learn, improve, or maintain performance of a skill
- improving tennis serve performance
- maintain performance of a db curl