Sport Psychology - Social Facilitation Flashcards

1
Q

Define social facilitation

A

The influence of the presence of others on performance (Positive)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Define social inhibition

A

The negative effect of the presence of others on performance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Name the 4 types of audience

A
  1. The audience
  2. Co-actors
  3. Competitive co-actors
  4. Social reinforcers
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is an audience?

A

Those who are watching

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is a co-actor?

A

Those performing the same task but not in competition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a competitive co-actor?

A

Those in direct competition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is a social reinforcer?

A

Those who have a direct influence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the overall effect on performance of being watched to a cognitive performer?

A

Performance will get worse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the overall effect on performance of being watched to an autonomous performer?

A

Performance will get better

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Define evaluation apprehension

A

The negative influence of others if the performer feels they are being judged

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which model is pictured?

A

The Zajonc Model

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What can cause evaluation apprehension to occur?

A
  • The people watching are known to the player
  • The player is feeling less confident about the outcome so expert audience is added pressure
  • The audience is an expert / professional – the effects of evaluation apprehension are worse
  • If the audience watches but makes no comment – Causes unease
  • If the audience is openly critical – Adds to the pressure
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Name 3 ways a coach can prevent social inhibition

A
  • Increase familiarity of playing with crowd
  • Gradually introduce evaluation
  • Improve selective attention
  • Overlearn skills
  • Reduce the importance of the event
  • Teach the use of stress management techniques
  • Encourage support from team mates
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly