Personality pt 2 Flashcards
What is trait anxiety vs State anxiety?
trait- long term disposition to feel anxious
state- anxiety in specific situations
What Are the THREE levels of personality?
-PSYCHOLOGICAL CORE- most stable and consistent aspect ( values, self-concept, motives)
-TYPICAL RESPONSE- usual ways of responding to environment situations
-ROLE-RELATED BEHAVIOURS- the most superficial, dynamic responses based on the situation
What it the impact of traits on performance?
certain personality traits can predict how athletes perform in different contexts
ex
-high conscientiousness; linked to consistent training and better performance outcomes
-high neurtocisim; associated with increased anxiety, potentially hindering performance in high-pressure situations
What is trait- situation interaction?
behaviour is shaped by both an athletes personality traits and the specific context they are in
What is High pressure situations vs Team environments
-HIGH PRESSURE SITUATIONS- an anxious athlete may struggle in competition but perform well n training
-TEAM ENVironment- extroverted athletes may thrive with the energy of a crowd, while introverts might perform better in quieter individual sports
Stable vs Unstable situation profiles
-stable- athletes who respond consistently across different situations
-unstable- whose responses fluctuate widely depending on the situation
Practical Implications for Coaching
1.personalized coaching
2. trait situation fit
what are they
- adjust coaching strategies based on athlete’s personality traits and situated profiles
2.matching athletes to the right environment can improve performance
What are the training (mental skills for…
1.Neuroticsism
2. conscientiousness
3.Extraversion
- focus on anxiety management techniques
2.develop goal-setting and time management strategies to enhance discipline - leverage social environments to boost motivation and energy
risk-taking vs sensation seeking
risk taking- athletes often engage in riskier behaviours in sports to push
sensation seeking- some athletes are drawn to intense, novel and thrilling experiences
Adaptive vs maladaptive perfectionism in sport
adaptive- high personal standards paired with realistic goals and self discipline (tend to be more motivated and focused on improving)
Maladaptive- unrealistic standards, self-criticism and fear of failure. (more prone to anxiety and burnout due to excessive pressure)
Harmonious vs Obsessive passion
Harmonious- engaging in sport for the love of the activity; balanced with other life activities
obsessive- driven by external pressures, leading to rigid engagement and imbalance
Mental toughness what is it
the ability to remain focused, resilient, and confident under pressure
Attentional style- ways athletes focus on Internal vs external cues broad vs narrow fields of attention
What is Internal vs external
external- focus on environment al cues, like positioning of opponents
internal- focus on thoughts and bodily sensations
What is broad vs narrow attentional style
depending on the demands of the sport, attention may shift from a wide perspective to a focused one
optimal performance what is it
matching attentional style to sport-specific demands can enhance performance
