psychology Flashcards
what is the definition of stress?
A substantial imbalance between demand and response capability, under conditions where failure to meet the demand has important consequences.
What is the definition of anxiety?
Negative emotional state with feelings of nervousness, worry and apprehension associated with activation or arousal of the body.
What is the definition of arousal?
It is a blend of physiological and psychological activity in a person, and it refers to the intensity dimensions of motivation at a particular moment.
Explain the different types of stress?
There are 2 types of stress:
Eustress is a good form of stress. It helps athletes to perform also eustress can help athletes improve skill levels and focus attentional on aspects of their chosen sport.
Distress is an extreme form of anxiety, nervousness or worry related to their performance. It is a result of perceived inability to meet the demands of the task. Also, performers will often experience both cognitive and somatic effects.
Explain the different types of anxiety?
There are 4 types of anxiety:
Cognitive is the inability to concentrate, feelings of worry.
Somatic is your pulse rate, blood pressure and muscle tension increase.
state anxiety is a temporary emotional response to specific situations.
trait anxiety is generally perceive all situations as threatening.
How does arousal work in sports?
You must have the right amount of arousal as if u have low arousal you will not be able to focus on the thing you need to be. High arousal means you can only focus on a certain player or object and block everything else out. Moderate arousal you are able to concentrate on everything around you.
Explain the impact of stress on performance?
Eustress : improves performance, increases intrinsic motivation and focuses an athletes attention on the sport.
Distress : extreme anxiety, worry, apprehension or nervousness. Athletes believe they cant meet the demands of the sport.
explain the impact of anxiety on performance?
cognitive anxiety : negative thoughts and self doubt about performance manifest themselves in the participant.
Somatic anxiety : The body responds by increasing heart rate, sweating, feeling sick, butterflies. somatic anxiety is an individuals perception of there physiological state.
explain the impact of arousal on performance?
High levels of stress and anxiety can have a significant detrimental impact on performance.
Experience flow state -total ability to complete the challenge successfully.
chocking - a dramatic reduction on performance during high pressure moments.
What is the definition of motivation?
What is the definition of over motivation?
What is the definition of motivational environment?
