Self Talk

Question 1

Self-Confidence vs. Self-Efficacy:

Answer 1

Confidence: Trust in one’s abilities qualities and judgments
Self-Efficacy: Belief in succeeding at a specific task.

Question 2

Positive vs. Negative Self-Talk:

Answer 2

Positive: “I’ve trained hard, I can do this.”
Negative: “I always mess up in finals.”

Question 3

Overcoming Negative Self-Talk:

Answer 3

Use trigger words (e.g., “Focus”).
Refocusing (e.g., “Let’s move on”).
Thought-stopping (e.g., snapping a rubber band on your wrist).

Question 4

Q: What is positive self-talk?

Answer 4

A: Statements that boost confidence, like “I can do this.”

Question 5

Q: What is negative self-talk?

Answer 5

A: Critical and unhelpful dialogue, such as “I always mess up.”

Question 6

Q: How can athletes overcome negative self-talk?

Answer 6

A: Using trigger words, refocusing plans, or thought-stopping techniques.

Question 7

What is concentration

Answer 7

The ability to deliberately focus your attention to the task ahead and block out distractors.

Question 8

What is self