PSYCHOLOGY Flashcards
MOTIVATION
define motivation
direction + intensity of ones effort (Sage 1977)
MOTIVATION
TRAIT approach to motivation (4)
- personality
- needs
- interests
- goals
MOTIVATION
STATE approach to motivation (3)
- coaching style
- environment
- win-loss ratio
MOTIVATION
what theory is associated with:
does it matter if we have a choice?
Self Determination Theory (Deci + Ryan 1985, 2000)
MOTIVATION - SELF DETERMINATION THEORY
what does this theory focus on
extent that behaviours are performed voluntarily
WHAT motivates people
MOTIVATION - SELF DETERMINATION THEORY
describe 3 basic psychological needs
AUTONOMY : people feel in control of own behaviours
COMPETENCE : people need to master skills + learn new skills
RELATEDNESS : people need sense of belonging, meaningful attatchment
MOTIVATION - SELF DETERMINATION THEORY
6 flavours of motivation
no motivation
punishment/reward
guilt/pride
value
indetified
interest / enjoyment
MOTIVATION - SELF DETERMINATION THEORY perceived locus of causality scale
name the 6 ‘levels’ from high self determination to low
1) Intrinsic motivation
2) Integrated regulation - satisfy psychological needs
3) Identified regulation - learn new skills
4) introjected regulation - avoid disapproval , get approval
5) external regulation - reward/avoid punishment
6) a motivation - lack of intention
MOTIVATION
what theory is:
does it matter if we hold different views of success?
Achievement goal theory (Nicholls, 1989)
who YOU are
MOTIVATION - ACHIEVEMENT GOAL THEORY
what are the 2 orientations?
TASK - MASTERY:
pride in knowledge + ability improvement
EGO: social comparison , superiority over others
MOTIVATION - ACHIEVEMENT GOAL THEORY
describe 3 individual differences in achievement goals
goal orientations = independent (orthogonal)
socialisation of task / ego involvement
adoption of task + ego goals for specific activity
MOTIVATION - ACHIEVEMENT GOAL THEORY
2 elements of motivational climate (Ames, 1992)
MASTERY , task involving
climate focused on individual improvement
PERFORMANCE, ego involving
climate, outperform others
MOTIVATION - ACHIEVEMENT GOAL THEORY
6 achievement structures (Epstein 1989)
hint : TARGET
Tasks - no variety/challenge
Authority - student don’t make decision
Recognition - social comparison
Grouping - ability
Evaluation - win/ outperform others
Time - allocated time for learning
MOTIVATION
what theory is:
does it matter how we attribute success/ failure
Attribution theory (Weiner 1985, 1986)
MOTIVATION - ATTRIBUTION THEORY
4 attributions
ability
effort
task difficulty
luck
MOTIVATION- ATTRIBUTION THEORY
2 dimensions
locus of causality
- internal factors (ability/effort)
- external factors (task difficulty/luck)
stability
- stable (ability/task difficulty)
- unstable (effort/luck)
MOTIVATION- ATTRIBUTION THEORY
what do high achievers attribute success and failure to?
SUCCESS - internal factors
FAILURE - external factors
MOTIVATION
what do low achievers attribute success/failure to?
SUCCESS - external factors
FAILURE - internal factors
THE SELF
3 elements of the self in sport
SELF ESTEEM
SELF CONFIDENCE
SELF EFFICACY
THE SELF
summarise self esteem
personal judgement of worthiness (Coopersmith 1967)
how someone feels about themselves
THE SELF - self esteem
Fox and robin 1989 model showing domains
4 at the top
what these split into
- ACADEMIC - English, science
- SOCIAL - peers, others
- EMOTIONAL - states
- PHYSICAL - ability , appearance
THE SELF - self esteem
what do athletes with poor self esteem rely on
what does success do for these individuals se
how they’re doing in the present
doesn’t heighten, just sustains
THE SELF - self esteem
name 5 stages how low self esteem can lead to failure
- feedback
low se
low self confidence
low motivation
failure
THE SELF- self esteem
how athletes with high SE cope with failure
less effect on future performance
accept + value themselves as worthy
perform high level consistently
THE SELF- self esteem
cycle of high SE to success
+ feedback
high se
high self confidence
high motivation
success
THE SELF
self confidence
belief in our ability to be successful - (Vealey 1986)
THE SELF - self confidence
1) STATE sc
2) TRAIT sc
1) how confident right now
temporary/ unstable
2) how confident in ability in general
consistent/stable
THE SELF
confidence = ability to:
(5)
- execute physical skills
- use psychological skill
- use perceptual skill
- learn + improve skill
- confidence in level of physical fitness/ training status
THE SELF
7 benefits of self confidence
- arouses + affect
- facilitate concentration
- affect goals
- increase effort
- affect game strategy
- affect psychological momentum
- affect performance
THE SELF
optimal self confidence
being so confident to can achieve your goals
each person = different level
THE SELF - self confidence
5 ways lack of confidence effect performance
- less effective thinkers
- more - attitude
- tendency give up easily
- avoid challenges
- focus on outcome instead of consequence
THE SELF - overconfidence
difference between:
1) inflated confidence
2) false confidence
1) better than what they are
2) confident outside not inside
THE SELF - self confidence
- self fulfilling
+ self fulfilling
- = expect failure, lead to actual failure
+ = expecting desired outcome and performance
THE SELF - self confidence
7 ways to build self confidence
- performance accomplishments
- retrospections
- acting confident
- think confident
- use imagery
- goal setting
- preparation
THE SELF - self efficacy
self efficacy
perception of ones ability to perform task successfully in specific situation
THE SELF - self efficacy
how is it different to state self confidence
it is SPECIFIC not globally/general
THE SELF - self efficacy
what does it determine
what people do with the knowledge and skills they have
THE SELF - self efficacy
where do our self efficacy beliefs come from? (6)
- performance accomplishments
- vicarious experiences
- verbal persuasion
- imaginal experiences
- physiological states
- emotional states
THE SELF - self efficacy
performance accomplishments
strongest source of SE
our actual experiences
THE SELF - self efficacy
VICARIOUS EXPERIENCE
observe others succeed / fail
those with little/no experience
social comparison
THE SELF - self efficacy
verbal persuasion
weak source of SE
effectiveness reliant on how realistic feedback is
THE SELF - self efficacy
imaginal experience
see oneself demonstrating mastery
THE SELF - self efficacy
physiological states
how one view physiological state e.g: hr
facilitative = increase se
debilitative = lower se
STRESS + ANXIETY
AROUSAL
“general physiological + psychological activation, continuum sleep - intense excitement”
Gould et al., 2002
STRESS + ANXIETY - AROUSAL
drive theory (____, ___)
Hull 1943
linear relationship
as arousal increase, usual behaviour response increase
STRESS + ANXIETY - AROUSAL
doubts of drive theory?
if usual behaviours not correct/ good skills
can lead to choke
STRESS + ANXIETY - AROUSAL
under/over arousal side effect
UNDER: lack drive, under perform
OVER: stress, mistakes, physical symptoms
STRESS + ANXIETY - AROUSAL
Inverted U hypothesis ( ____ + ____, ____ )
York’s + Dodson 1908
STRESS + ANXIETY - AROUSAL
criticism of inverted U hypothesis?
optimal arousal always at midpoint?
nature of arousal itself?
STRESS + ANXIETY - AROUSAL
who described the Inverted u hypothesis as :
“ a catastrophe for sport psychology”
Hardy + Fazey 1987
STRESS + ANXIETY -
state anxiety
trait anxiety
STATE: how you feel right now
TRAIT: level of anxiety in personality in general
STRESS + ANXIETY -
2 dimensions of state anxiety?
SOMATIC : physiological changes
COGNITIVE: worry/concentration
STRESS + ANXIETY
causes of anxiety (5)
pressure
frustration
uncertainty
fear of harm
effect on self esteem
STRESS + ANXIETY
why is experimenting anxiety difficult?
(6)
- anxiety = complex
- pre event assessment
- blunt measures
- in event coping
- task characteristics
- self report measures
STRESS + ANXIETY - STRESS
stress
substantial imbalance between demand and response capability
under conditions where failure = important consequences
McGrath 1970
STRESS + ANXIETY - STRESS
what are the 4 stages of the stress process:
1: ENVIRONMENTAL DEMAND
- INDIVIDUALS PERCEPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEMAND
- STRESS RESPONSE
- BEHAVIOURAL CONSEQUENCES
STRESS + ANXIETY -
what does IZOF model stand for
Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning
STRESS + ANXIETY
what 3 things does IZOF model depend on
- skill level
- personality characteristic
- nature of task
STRESS + ANXIETY
criticism of IZOF model?
lack explanation why individual level of anxiety = beneficial or detrimental for performance
STRESS + ANXIETY
multidimensional anxiety theory
makes predictions about separate relationships between:
- cognitive anxiety + performance
- somatic anxiety + performance
STRESS + ANXIETY
catastrophe theory (______ + ______, ___ )
focuses on interactive effects of:
- arousal
- cognitive anxiety
- performance
Hardy + Parfitt 1991
STRESS + ANXIETY - catastrophe theory
low cognitive anxiety
curved inverted U theories
STRESS + ANXIETY - catastrophe theory
high cognitive anxiety
increase gradually
drastic decline
curve off
STRESS + ANXIETY - catastrophe theory
3 things athlete should do after drastic decline in performance
- completely relax physically
- cognitively restructure
- reactivated him/her to reach optimal level
STRESS + ANXIETY
directional anxiety
GROUP DYNAMICS
difference between group + team
group = group of intdivduals with shared goal
team = collective identity, individual goals, teamwork
GROUP DYNAMICS
4 phases of becoming a team
FORMING
STORMING
NORMING
PERFORMING
GROUP DYNAMICS
FORMING
familiarisation
social comparison
strength/weakness
do I belong?
GROUP DYNAMICS
STORMING
infighting
establish role
communication
leader, group, interpersonal
GROUP DYNAMICS
NORMING
conflict resolve
cooperation
unity
common goals
GROUP DYNAMICS
PERFORMING
togetherness
team success
problem solving
roles defined
test new ideas
GROUP DYNAMICS
define GROUP COHESION
dynamic process reflected as a group sticks together + remain united to achieve objective and meet member satisfaction
carrot, Brawley, Niemeyer 1998
GROUP DYNAMICS - CARRON CONCEPTUAL MODEL
4 fundamentals that determine cohesion
Personal factors
environmental factors
leadership factors
team factors
GROUP DYNAMICS - CARRON CONCEPTUAL MODEL
personal factors
individual orientation
individual differences
GROUP DYNAMICS - CARRON CONCEPTUAL MODEL
environmental factors
contractual responsibility
organisational climate
GROUP DYNAMICS
leadership factors
leadership style
coach/athlete personalities
GROUP DYNAMICS
team factors
distinctiveness
group productivity norm
group communication
group size
team stability
role clarity + acceptance
GROUP DYNAMICS
2 types of cohesion
TASK COHESION: members work as group for common goal
SOCIAL COHESION : like each other company
GROUP DYNAMICS
3 characteristics of cohesion
multidimensional
dynamic
instrumental
GROUP DYNAMICS
conceptual framework of group effectiveness
actual productivity = potential productivity - group process losses
GROUP DYNAMICS
ringleman effect
group size increase = individuals less productive
GROUP DYNAMICS
4 causes of social loafing
- their effort = unimportant
- minimise strategy ,do as little as poss
- allocation strategy, save best effort
- false perception , more effort = not recognised
GROUP DYNAMICS
3 characteristics of Group Environment Questionnaire
individual v group
task + social cohesion
reliable, valid
GROUP DYNAMICS
teams with low turnover are _____ effective
more
GROUP DYNAMICS
what does the cohesion performance relationship look like?
cyclical
predict each other
GROUP DYNAMICS
4 ways to develop team cohesion
increase team indentity
increase social cohesion
clarify team goals
improve communication
GROUP DYNAMICS
summarise the new psychology of sport and health
Canadian geese comparison
fly in v formation
take it in turns leading so split responsibly
LEADERSHIP
define leadership
where someone influences group of individuals with common goal
(northouse, 2001)
LEADERSHIP
difference between
Prescribed leader
Emergent leader
Prescribed: appointed from outside
Emergent: come from group itself
LEADERSHIP
basic leadership model
LEADERSHIP
what you do as leader
PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOME
impact on athlete psychology: e.g confidence
BEHAVIOUR/PERFORMANCE
impact on behaviours e.g: time for extra training
LEADERSHIP
3 different types of leadership
autocratic
democratic
laissez-faire
LEADERSHIP
autocratic leader
dictate
impersonal
task needs doing
effective when quick decisions need made
LEADERSHIP
democratic leader
decisions made including group opinion
informal relaxed
effective in co active sport
LEADERSHIP
laissez-faire leader
no leadership
group makes decision
leader helps but not controlled
goal less likely to be achieved
LEADERSHIP
what is the ‘trait approach’ to leadership
The great man theory
born to be leader
LEADERSHIP
what is the ‘behavioural’ approach’ to leadership
good leaders = made not born
anyone taught to be a good leader
link to bobo doll experiment, learn from others to be good leader
LEADERSHIP
interactional leader
interaction between individual and their situation effects leadership
LEADERSHIP
relationship centred/ person orientated leader
focus on relationship with people in group
work hard to communicate
develop trust
effective in experienced, high skilled athletes
LEADERSHIP
task centred leader
focus on goals/objective
create plan
prioritise
assign members to task
better with less experienced athlete
LEADERSHIP
multidimensional model of leadership
what is it?
leadership in sport
interactions between leader, group members, situation
LEADERSHIP
leader behaviour (3)
ACTUAL
what do they actually do
PREFERRED
what followers want to see from leader
REQUIRED
behaviour required in situation
LEADERSHIP
situational characteristics examples
environmental conditions
number in team
time constraints
strength of opposition
social/cultural characteristics
LEADERSHIP
leader characteristics
skill
qualifications
personality
experience
LEADERSHIP
draw multidimensional model of leadership
ANTECEDENTS (at top)
- situational characteristics
- leader characteristics
- member characteristics
LEADER BEHAVIOUR
- required
- actual
- preferred
CONSEQUENCES
- performance
- satisfaction
LEADERSHIP
member characteristics
age
gender
personality
motivation
competence
experience
LEADERSHIP - multidimensional leadership theory
what is it called when all behaviours match up
congruence hypothesis
LEADERSHIP - multidimensional leadership theory
actual behaviour doesn’t match prefered or required behaviour
low satisfaction + performance
LEADERSHIP - multidimensional leadership theory
required behaviour + actual behaviour match but not preferred
low satisfaction
high performance
LEADERSHIP
transformational leadership
when? who?
2001
chelladurai
LEADERSHIP
transformational leadership
leaders go beyond self interest and help others
seen as a good thing, research there
nothing in it for leader
LEADERSHIP
transactional leadership
series of exchanges
award/punishment used to meet previous agreed standards
LEADERSHIP
how does transformational leader enhance motivation of follower
- connect follower identity to leader
- role model
- challenge others to take leadership of their work
- understand strength and weakness of follower
LEADERSHIP
what is a mediation analysis
variable links independent + dependent variables
which explains relationship between 2 other variables
LEADERSHIP
2) transformational leadership , mediation analysis
(3)
transformational leadership — intrinsic motivation – sport performance
LEADERSHIP
1) transformational leadership , mediation analysis
(3)
transformational leadership — communication — group cohesion
LEADERSHIP - transformational
meta cognitive model of ______, ______ & ___________
3 aims
vision support challenge
1)create inspirational future vision
2) provide support to achiever vision
3) provide challenge to achieve vision
LEADERSHIP - transformational
_______ et al, 2012 = examples of vision support challenge
Arthur
LEADERSHIP - transformational
vision (3)
INSPIRATIONAL MOTIVATION
APPROPRIATE ROLE MODELLING
FOSTER ACCEPTANCE OF GROUP GOALS
LEADERSHIP - transformational
support (2)
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
CONTIGENT REWARD ( + reinforcement)
LEADERSHIP - transformational
challenge (2)
INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is the ultimate goal of psychological skills training?
self regulation
athlete effectively function on their own in performance setting
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
define psychological skills training
systematic + consistent practice of mental/psychological skills to:
- enhance performance
- increase enjoyment
- increase sport/activity satisfaction
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
basic pst (4)
relaxation
goal setting
imagery
self talk
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
advance pst (4)
control anxiety
self confidence
motivation
attention
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
3 common myths of pst
- just for problemed athletes
- its a quick fix
- its just for elite athletes
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
effectiveness of pst (4)
- psychological + psychosocial improve performance
- lasts roughly 1 month
- better when coach delivers info
- greater effect on men v women
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
3 types of anxiety
behavioural
somatic
cognitive
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what are the 2 types of coping with anxiety
PROBLEM FOCUSED
EMOTION FOCUSED
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is problem focused coping
effort to manage problem causing anxiety
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
examples of problem focused coping
(5)
info gathering
pre comp plan
goal setting
self talk
time management
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is emotion focused coping
regulate emotional response to problem causing stress/anxiety
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
examples of emotional focused coping
- meditation
- relaxation
- wishful thinking
- reappraisal
- mental/behavioural withdrawal
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is The Matching Hypothesis
anxiety management technique should be matched to anxiety problem
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what type of relaxation should be paired with:
1) cognitive anxiety
2) somatic anxiety
1) mental relaxation
2) physical relaxation
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
muscle relaxation
what is it
who discovered
tensing specific muscle groups then relax
Jacobson 1938
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
who developed applied variant of muscle relaxation
öst 1988
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what does breathing in / out do to muscle tension
in = increase
out = decrease
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
when to breath in sports
- break in play e.g: before tennis serve
- enhance skill execution e.g: powerlfting brace
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is pressure training AKA
SIT, stress inoculating training
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
pressure training
3 elements that may stress athlete (3)
TASK STRESSOR: equipment
ENVIRONMENT STRESSOR: heat
PERFORMER STRESSOR:
restrict tactical info to replicate gameplay
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is pressure training used for?
teach athletes how to cope with these things under pressure
make athlete aware why doing it
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
3 types of self talk (3)
POSITIVE - keep going
INSTRUCTIONAL - eyes on the ball
NEGATIVE - you’re going to loose
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
how can self talk be a POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILL
increase concentration
increase self confidence
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
how can self talk be a NEGATIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILL
negative internal distractor to attention + concentration
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
early ideas of cognitive therapy self talk draws on (2)
- rational emotional behaviour therapy
Ellis 1957
challenge athlete belief theory - cognitive therapy
CBT; Beck 1975
challenge pattern between thought/ feeling/behaviour
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what are the 2 types of ORGANIC self talk
SPONTANEOUS:
what automatically comes to mind
“what a stupid shot that was”
GOAL DIRECTED:
rational response to emotions
“focus you can do this “
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
describe strategic self talk
pre determined , plan to trigger motivational functions
“bounce” “focus” “breathe”
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
things to consider when using pst (3)
individual differences
culture
coaching
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is thought stopping
trigger ord to stop thoughts e.g: “stop”
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
what is negative–positive self talk known as
reframing
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
ways to turn - to + self talk (5)
phrases short/specific
+ phrases
phrases with meaning
speak kindly
repeat phrases often