Psychology-anxiety

Question 1

define anxiety

Answer 1

negative reaction from a performer due to stress,causing the performer to feel worried or nervous

Question 2

what are the 2 types of anxiety? explain

Answer 2

somatic anxiety-physiological anxiety

cognitive anxiety- psychological anxiety

Question 3

give 3 examples of somatic and cognitive anxiety

Answer 3

somatic-
sweaty palms
butterflies in the stomach
nausea
increase in heart rate

cognitive-
negative self talk
worry
overthinking

Question 4

what are the 5 causes of anxiety

Answer 4

• low self esteem
• frustration
• uncertainty
• pressure
• fear of harm

Question 5

what are the effects of adrenaline?

Answer 5

• increased heart rate (more O2 and glucose pumped to muscles)
• increased respiration(breath faster to allow more O2 to reach muscles)
• muscles tense(tense in readiness for action)