mental imagery Flashcards
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what is mental imagery?
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- an experience that mimics a real experience
- need to be aware of all the different sensors
2
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how is mental imagery different to dreams?
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- we are awake and conscious when we form an image
3
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what is mental practice?
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- cognitive rehearsal of a task prior to performance
4
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what is mental rehearsal?
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- cognitive rehearsal of a task in the absence of avert physical movement
5
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what is visualisation?
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- the formation of mental visual images
6
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what is neural overlap?
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- when we imagine a movement it activates part of the brain which is active when you produce the physical movement
7
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what is function equivalence?
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- shared neural activity patterning
- neurons that fire during exercise also fire during imagery
8
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what should be incorporated into mental imagery to make it efficient?
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- sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste
9
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how does imagery work?
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- imagining movements warm up the brain
- when they are physically completed the neurons are warmed up to fire more accurately
10
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how does imagery link to injury?
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- reduces physical drop off in performance
- acts as a useful substitute
- through imagery they remain more match ready
11
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what are the psychological uses of imagery?
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- improved concentration
- recompose; control over emotional response
- improved motivation
- improved confidence
- reduced anxiety
12
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what does imagery add to the task and enable?
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- adds purpose to the task
- enables fine tuning
- allows athletes to work on weaknesses
13
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what is internal imagery?
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- first person seen through your own eyes
- useful when practicing timing of movement or experience a particular situation
- fine tuning skills
14
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what is external imagery perspective?
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- third person perspective
- used to show how movements look and the whole picture
e.g., football seeing how overall performance effects the play
15
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what is kinaesthetic imagery?
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- feelings and sensations associated with image
- muscles contracting, feel of equipment, proprioception, etc
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what does kinaesthetic imagery work to do?
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- strengthen motor neuron connections so when perform you may see some improvements
17
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why is imagery useful?
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- can do it anywhere
- can do it anytime
- very versatile
18
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what are the benefits of imagery
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- boosts confidence
- increased motivation
- increased focus
- increased strength
- improved movements
- reduced reaction time
19
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how does imagery improve concentration?
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- prepare for the worse
20
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how can imagery help you to recompose?
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- regather feelings after making a mistake e.g., missing a shot
21
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how can imagery be used in rehab settings?
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- if you forget to do an assessment for an injury, then you can use mental imagery to reduce stress by visualising you doing it correct next time
- practice exercise while recovering
22
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give an example of how imagery adds purpose to a task
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- during stroke recovery instead of just mobilising the arm above the head, could say ‘reach for apples’
23
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how does imagery improve confidence?
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- imagine you perform well
24
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how does imagery help with control over emotional responses?
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- getting too pumped up may cause a negative performance so can use imagery to calm down
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how can imagery reduce anxiety?
- imagine yourself in a calm environment
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what does it allow athletes to do with pieces and tactics?
- fine tune their skills
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what does it allow athletes to work on?
- weak aspects of their performance
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what are the functions of imagery?
- learn and improve skills
- develop plans and strategies
- manage emotion and enhance cognitions
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what are the strengths of imagery?
- can be done anywhere
- can be down anytime
- very versatile tool
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what is Paivio's 2x2 framework?
- involves 5 different types of imagery
- content of what you image is differen to the function
- effects athletes differently
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what is cognitive specific imagery?
- imagery to learn/ maintain/ improve performance of specific movements
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what is cognitive general imagery?
- imagery to develop/ learn/ remember strategies and set plays
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what is motivational specific imagery?
- imagery to motivate and increase effort levels
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what is motivational general arousal?
- imagery to regulate arousal/ anxiety and emotions
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what is motivational general mastery?
- imagery to regulate thoughts and conditions
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describe why you would use imagery
- learn and improve skills
- develop plans/ strategies
- enhance motivation
- modify cognitions
- manage emotions
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what do you do because function isn't always the same as content?
- identify the function and decide the content
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what has different effects on athletes?
- content
