psychological factors Flashcards
growth mindset (2 points)
-intelligence can be developed and they enjoy the effort and process of learning.
-brains + talents are starting points
fixed mindset (2 points)
-intelligence and talents are fixed you either get it or you don’t
-innate talent is the cause for success
confidence
belief in your ability to complete a task
arousal levels
the level of activation and alertness and anxiety experienced by the athlete
aggression
intentional behaviour to cause harm or injury
personality
behaviour and characteristics an athlete displays
group dynamic
how well the team works together between themselves and the leader
motivation
the drive to take part and persist in the task
leadership
a behavioural process that influences individuals towards their goals
stress
a stimulus resulting in a positive or negative result in performance
eustress
normal stress interpreted to be beneficial
distress
extreme anxiety unbeneficial to performance
anxiety
psychological state perceived from stress
trait anxiety
characteristics the athlete is born with
state anxiety
anxiety in a particular situation