Paper 2

Question 1

what is arousal?

Answer 1

our state of mental and physical preparedness for a task/ action

Question 2

What is anxiety?

Answer 2

a negative emotional state associated with feelings of nervousness and apprehension

Question 3

What is stress?

Answer 3

A state of mental strain

Question 4

What is mindfulness?

Answer 4

Increasing present moment awareness

Question 5

What is motivation?

Answer 5

External and internal stimuli which arouse and affect our behaviour

Question 6

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer 6

any drive that comes from an external source

Question 7

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer 7

any drive that comes from within ourselves

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of intrinsic motivation?

Answer 8

->Extroverts require more extrinsic motivation
->Beginners may not get much enjoyment as they are always failing

Question 9

What are the advantages of extrinsic motivation?

Answer 9

-> Good motivation for beginners
->Strong motivational source
->Can provide a goal to aim for

Question 10

What is the difference between assertion and aggression?

Answer 10

Assertion is channelled aggression which is inside the rules, done without the intention to harm and is controlled. However, hostile aggression is reactive, out of the rules and is done with the intention to harm

Question 11

How is a S-R bond developed in the aggressive-cue hypothesis?

Answer 11

The frustration of a goal being blocked leads to a predisposition/readiness to be aggressive if cues are present, thereby leading to a stimulus response bond being developed

Question 12

What is self-efficacy?

Answer 12

Our confidence levels in a specific task

Question 13

What is self-confidence?

Answer 13

our belief in our own abilities

Question 14

which form of vicarious experiences can experts use?

Answer 14

Mental rehearsal to visualize themselves doing a demo in order to gain self-efficacy

Question 15

Why is negative reinforcement bad for beginners?

Answer 15

They may be unaware of the correct response to a stimulus with a lack of criticism

Question 16

What is the law of exercise?

Answer 16

An S-R bond is strengthened by repitition

Question 17

What is the law of readiness?

Answer 17

An S-R bond will only be developed if the performer is physically and mentally ready to learn

Question 18

What is the law of effect?

Answer 18

An S-R bond is strengthened if you feel good and it gives satisfaction

Question 19

What is trait anxiety?

Answer 19

Our natural, innate stable levels of anxiety

Question 20

What is potential productivity?

Answer 20

The best a team can perform according to their abilities

Question 21

What factors may affect team cohesion?

Answer 21

->Social cohesion
->having a Common goal
->An effective leader
->Same gender/ social background
->Longevity
->Size of group

Question 22

What are some other ways team cohesion can be built?

Answer 22

->Team building activities/ social opportunities
->Pick players who enhance the team spirit and drop players who don’t
-> provide a team kit

Question 23

What is a social loafer?

Answer 23

->A person who lacks identity, while working as a team therefore they have little drive to work hard

Question 24

What is the characteristics of a team?

Answer 24

->Common team goal
->In-group behavior
->interaction between its members

Question 25

What is personality?

Answer 25

A person’s unique combination of traits

Question 26

What are the characteristic traits of a Type A personality?

Answer 26

->Competitive
->Restless
->Prone to stress
->Ambitious

Question 27

What are the characteristic traits of a Type B personality?

Answer 27

->Less competitive
->Less stress levels
->Unambitious
->relaxed

Question 28

What are the characteristics of someone with mastery orientation?

Answer 28

->Approach behaviour
->Motivated by learning
->Motivated to become an expert
->Motivated to be the best they can be