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Kines 321-Exam 2
Sports Psychology
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
02/27/2011

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Goal
Definition
objective, aim of some type of action or some level of performance.
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types of goals
Definition
subjective, objective, outcome performance, process
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subjective goals
Definition
statements of intent--not measurable or objective
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objective goals
Definition
focus on attaining specific standard of proficiency on a task, usually within a specific amt of time
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outcome goals
Definition
focus on competitive results; achievement depends on ability of self and opponent
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performance goals
Definition
focus on achieving standard reguardless of others
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process goals
Definition
focus on persons actions for executing and performing well
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imagery
Definition
the stimulation or recreation of a sensory experience
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internal imagery
Definition
executing a skill from your own POV, see it as if you were doing it
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external imagery
Definition
view self from perspective of external observer like on a video
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Psychoneuromuscular Theory
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Carpenter and Jackson
imagery facilitates the learning of motor skills, imagery strengthens mscl memory
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Symbolic learning theory
Definition
Sackett
imagery functions as a coding system to aquire or understand movement patters
mental blueprint
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triple code model
Definition
Ahsen
1. Image itself
2. some type of somatic response
3. meaningfulness of the image
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Bioinformational theory
Definition
Lang
based on assumption that images are functionaly organized set of characteristics stored in long-term memory
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Tools for self-awareness
Definition
self-monitoring
mental check lists
competitive plans
reflection
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breath control
Definition
induce relaxation via controlled/rhythmic breathing
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progressive muscle relaxation
Definition
Jacobson
induce relaxation via series of tensing and relaxing mscls
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biofeedback
Definition
induce relaxation by using physically oriented techniques to teach people to become more aware of AND and learn to control physiological responses
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Relaxation response
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Benson and Proctor
induce a state of awareness, relaxation, and focused attention that is effortless
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autogenic training
Definition
Shultz & Luthe
induce relaxation through a series of exercises designed to produce sensations and self hypnosis
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6 stages of autogenic training
Definition
heaviness in extremities
warmth in extremities
regulation of heart
regulation of breathing
ab warmth
cooling of forehead
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Stress Inocularion training
Definition
Meichenbaum
expose person to stress in increasing amts while teaching coping positive self-talk, positive images and enhancing performance
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SIT stages
Definition
prepare the stressor
controlling and handling stressor
coping with feelings of being overwhelmed
evaluating coping efforts
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arousal
Definition
blend of physiological and psychological activity intensity of dimensions of motivation at certain moment
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anxiety
Definition
negative emotional state characterized by nervousness worry apprehension fear
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state anxiety
Definition
always changing, "in the moment"
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train anxiety
Definition
how you always are
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drive theory
Definition
Spence and Spence
proposes a direct linear relationship between arousal and performance
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social facilitation theory
Definition
Zajoc
argues presence of others helps performance on a well learned or simple skills and inhibits or lessons
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Inverted U hypothesis
Definition
Yerkes-Dodson Law
arousal increases so does performance to an optimal point for peak performance but may detriment performance if increases further
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IZOF
Definition
Hanin
each person has zone of optimal state anxiety in which their best performance occurs
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catastrophe theory
Definition
hardy
performance depends on complex interaction of arousal.cognitive anxiety
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reversal theory
Definition
Kerr
way in which arousal affects performance depends on persons interpretation of arousal level
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PST
Definition
systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills for purpose of enhancing performance, increasing enjoyment and or achieving greater satisfaction
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mental toughness
Definition
ability to focus, rebound from failure, cope with pressure persist in the face of adversity mental resilience
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