Stress, Emotion, and Coping Flashcards
What is The Stress Process?
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The stress process is complex and includes:
1. Appraisal of demands
2. Coping responses
3. Stress response
What is Stress?
an experience produced through a person- situation relationship that is perceived as taxing or exceeding the athlete’s resources
What are Stressors?
… a demand made on the individual (event, situation) which is appraised by the person as taxing or exceeding their resources
What are Sources of Stress in Sport?
five-give examples of each
- Psychological concerns: fear of failure
- Physical concerns: injury, fatigue
- Social concerns: teammates, family
- Environmental concerns: weather, travel
- Career and life concerns: financial, balance
What is the difference between Acute & Chronic Stress?
- Acute Stress occurs over a short period of time, onset is sudden
- Chronic Stress occurs over a long period of time
What are Expected stressors?
Expected stressors are those we can anticipate and prepare for
What are Unexpected Stressors?
not anticipated and we cannot plan for them
generally perceived as more stressful than expected stressors
What is Primary Appraisal?
– Evaluation of ‘what is at stake’ for the athlete
– Influenced by goals, values
What is Secondary Appraisal?
Evaluation of ‘what can be done’ by the athlete
What is Harm/Loss Appraisal?
Appraisal of psychological damage and loss that has already occurred
What is Threat Appraisal?
Anticipating harm that may or is likely to occur
What is Challenge Appraisal?
Although there are obstacles in the way they can be overcome & there are benefits to succeeding in difficult situations
Appraisal Processes Summary
Theory of Threat & Challenge States
What are Emotions?
- Emotions are a response to an event
– Quick onset
– Short duration
– Common cognitive appraisal
– Distinctive physiological patterns
– Distinctive subjective feeling - The way in which an individual appraises a situation will influence the emotions they experience
What are the Core Negative Emotions?
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- Anger
- Anxiety
- Shame
- Fright
- Guilt
- Sadness
- Envy
- Jealousy
What are the Core Positive Emotions?
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- Hope
- Relief
- Happiness
- Pride
- Love
- Gratitude
- Compassion