chapter 9 psychology

Question 1

goal

Answer 1

a desired aim or outcome; something that you are trying to achieve

Question 2

SMARTER

Answer 2

specific, measurable, agreed, realistic, time-phased, exciting, recorded

Question 3

motivation

Answer 3

the desire required to be successful

Question 4

intrinsic motivation

Answer 4

the motivation that comes within yourself simply by enjoying

Question 5

extrinsic motivation

Answer 5

the motivation that comes from outsides like prizes, trophies, and fame.

Question 6

incentive

Answer 6

something that motivates or encourage someone to do something

Question 7

arousal

Answer 7

an increased level of mental excitement and alertness; the state of being excited, keen and mentally and physically ready to perform.

Question 8

arousal level too high

Answer 8

You feel anxious or stressed. May make a mistake.

Question 9

arousal level too low

Answer 9

you will not be excited or focused enough to perform at the level required

Question 10

anxiety

Answer 10

a performer’s negative reaction to stress, causing them to feel worried or nervous.

Question 11

cognitive anxiety

Answer 11

the mental symptoms that a performer feel such as fear worry and doubt.

Question 12

somatic anxiety

Answer 12

physical signs of anxiety such as butterflies in the stomach, sweaty palms, increased breathing.

Question 13

mental rehearsal

Answer 13

running through a skill, sequence or event in your mind, in detail, using all your senses.

Question 14

visualization

Answer 14

seeing the best positive outcome for the skill/technique you are about to perform

Question 15

introvert

Answer 15

a quiet, shy reserved personality type; associated with individual sports( archery, swimming)

Question 16

extrovert

Answer 16

a sociable, lively, outgoing personality type; more associated with team sports.( football basketball)