Sports Psychology - Study Tool Flashcards
what are the three C’s of self determination?
choice, competence, and care
what are the four C’s in excellent athletic performance?
concentration, confidence, composure, and commitment
what are some common mental disorders that are common in athletes?
anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders
the “ideal performance state” is marked by ___ and ___ efficiency
psychological, physiological
what are some similarities between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?
both include being obsessed with one’s own body appearance, fear of gaining weight, often have low self-esteem
what is amenorrhea?
when a woman’s period is missed for at least three months
which stage of of the stress response process is also known as “fight, flight or freeze”?
the alarm stage
True or False: epinephrine is also known as adrenaline
TRUE
what is the difference between distress and eustress?
distress is negative, eustress is positive
An injured athlete may feel _____ from the team
alienated/less involved
what are some stressors that are common in athletics?
injury, pressure to change weight, changes in teammates/coach
what is the Kübler-Ross model?
it is used to model the stages of emotions that an individual faces after a death, but can also be applied to injury in athletes
True or False: there are 4 stages in the Kübler-Ross model
FALSE; there are 5 stages ~ Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
what period in reaction to rehab is characterized by fear and/or denial?
immediate post-injury period
what is motivational quantity?
the amount/level of motivation
what are a few personality traits that make an athlete more prone to injury?
being aggressive, risk-takers, easily distracted, being fearful
what is the resistance stage in the stress response process?
when the body adapts to the stressor
True or False: the “B” in the Kübler-Ross model stands for “being angry”
FALSE; the “B” stands for bargaining
what should an athletic trainer do/show while helping with an injured patient/rehabilitation?
the athletic trainer should show that they care about the patient, give the athlete their full attention, actively listen to the patient, explain the injury, and use encouraging/motivating words
what are some common life stressors for athletes?
death of a loved one, change in personal activities/achievements, and moving to a new school
what kind of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic) is being established when all three C’s of self-determination are being met?
intrinsic motivation
True or False: the “ideal performance state” can also be called “runner’s high” and “in the zone”
TRUE
what are some ways to build/choose confidence?
believe in yourself, talk positively to yourself, and create a plan
which mental disorder has the highest mortality rate?
eating disorders
True or False: intrinsic motivation can lead to extrinsic
FALSE; extrinsic can lead to intrinsic
