Self-talk Flashcards
What is self-talk?
It is what people say to themselves, either out loud or as a voice inside their head, used to interpret feelings, regulate evaluations, and provide instructions and reinforcement.
How does self-talk influence rehabilitation?
Positive self-talk can lead to positive emotions, enhancing the quality of rehabilitation and helping athletes recognize and change negative thoughts.
What are the two types of self-talk based on mode of expression?
Overt (externally verbalized statements) and covert (inner dialogue not heard by others).
What are assigned vs. self-determined self-talk statements?
Assigned statements are provided to the athlete, while self-determined statements are composed by the athlete.
What are negative and positive types of self-talk?
Negative self-talk involves criticism and is performance-debilitating, while positive self-talk involves praise and is performance-facilitating.
What is the difference between instructional and motivational self-talk?
Instructional self-talk focuses on precision-based tasks and attentional focus; motivational self-talk boosts effort, confidence, and positive mood.
How does self-talk influence cognitive factors?
It helps manipulate attention and focus, aiding concentration during tasks.
How does self-talk influence motivation?
It affects long-term goal commitment and persistence, acting as an antecedent to self-efficacy.
How does self-talk influence behavior?
It can improve technique, especially during the early phases of learning, leading to changes in movement patterns and technical execution.
How does self-talk influence affective factors?
It links cognitive content to mood and performance, helping reduce anxiety and improving emotional well-being.
What are the functions of self-talk in rehabilitation?
Rehearsing skills, improving joint restoration, enhancing mood and psychological well-being, reducing re-injury anxiety, regulating arousal, focusing attention, and aiding goal attainment.
What are the steps of self-talk interventions for injured athletes?
- Express feelings, 2. Identify negative thoughts, 3. Look on the positive side, 4. Select positive statements, 5. Practice repeating statements, 6. Maintain consistency.
What is thought stopping in the context of self-talk?
A technique to eliminate recurring negative thoughts and replace them with functional self-talk.
What are the steps in thought stopping?
- Increase awareness of inappropriate self-talk, 2. Use a trigger to stop negative thoughts, 3. Replace with functional self-talk statements.
What is reframing in self-talk interventions?
Modifying athletes’ appraisals of anxiety-provoking situations to challenge inappropriate thoughts and reduce stress responses.
