Chapter 8 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is intrinsic motivation?
Motivation driven by internal rewards like enjoyment or personal satisfaction.
What is extrinsic motivation?
Motivation that comes from external rewards like praise, trophies, or recognition.
What is achievement motivation?
A desire to engage in or improve performance based on competitiveness and mastery.
What is arousal?
A blend of physiological and psychological activation ranging from sleep to intense excitement.
What is the Inverted-U theory?
Suggests that performance improves with arousal to a point, then declines.
What is the Drive theory?
States that performance increases linearly with arousal.
What is Catastrophe theory?
Describes a sudden drop in performance after a threshold of arousal is exceeded.
What is state anxiety?
Temporary feelings of nervousness or tension due to a specific situation.
What is trait anxiety?
A personality characteristic that predisposes someone to view situations as threatening.
What is somatic anxiety?
Physical symptoms of anxiety like increased heart rate or muscle tension.
What is cognitive anxiety?
Mental symptoms of anxiety such as worry and fear of failure.
What is the Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning (IZOF)?
Each athlete performs best within their own arousal range.
What is attentional focus?
The ability to concentrate on relevant cues while ignoring distractions.
What are the types of attentional focus?
Broad, narrow, internal, and external.
What is positive reinforcement?
Adding a reward to increase the likelihood of a behavior.
What is negative reinforcement?
Removing something negative to increase desired behavior.
What is positive punishment?
Adding a consequence to decrease an undesired behavior.
What is negative punishment?
Taking away a reward to reduce unwanted behavior.
What is imagery?
Mental visualization of performance to enhance skill and confidence.
What is self-efficacy?
An individual’s belief in their ability to succeed in a specific task.
What is goal setting?
Establishing targets for improvement or achievement.
What are SMART goals?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
How does routine benefit athletes?
Provides structure, reduces anxiety, and increases focus.
What is self-talk?
Internal dialogue used to enhance focus, confidence, and motivation.
