Chimp Flashcards
(38 cards)
What is the mind?
The mind is the functional part of the brain that gives rise to thinking, feelings/emotions, and behavior.
How many thoughts does a person have per day?
12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day.
What are the two main functions of the mind?
Inbuilt drives for survival and PII (perceives, interprets, interacts with the world).
What are drives?
Drives are natural in-built forces that help us to survive and perpetuate the next generation.
List three examples of physiological drives.
- Hunger
- Thirst
- Sleep drive
What is the impact of lack of sleep on physical training?
A client who is exhausted due to lack of sleep will struggle with motivation and performance.
What is the belonging drive?
The belonging drive refers to the need for social connection, such as feeling part of a team.
What happens if workouts are repetitive?
Individuals may feel bored, lose interest, and stop training altogether.
What does the status and recognition drive entail?
It involves the need for encouragement and feedback; lack of it may lead to discouragement.
What hierarchy exists among drives?
Drives exist in a hierarchy, where more fundamental needs must be met before higher-level drives can be pursued.
What are physiological needs?
Most essential drives that must be met first for basic survival.
How does financial instability affect training?
It can increase anxiety and stress, affecting focus on workouts.
What is the implication of understanding and addressing drives?
It can improve motivation, performance, and long-term client success.
What are instincts?
Instincts are inbuilt automatic reactions to specific stimuli.
What triggers the fight, flight, or freeze response?
Perceived psychological or physical threats.
What happens in the brain during a fight, flight, or freeze response?
The orbitofrontal cortex detects stressors and signals the amygdala, activating the body’s alarm system.
What physical symptoms can arise from the amygdala’s activation?
Increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, and a blank mind.
What is the freeze response?
The freeze response is characterized by inhibition of movement and reduced physiological activity.
List signs of the freeze response.
- Physical stillness
- Tensed muscles
- Held breath or shallow breathing
- Blank stare or glassy eyes
- Inability to speak or respond
- Sense of detachment
What is SAR?
Stress Arousal Re-Appraisal.
What is SIE?
Stress is Enhancing Mindset.
What is TCTSA?
Theory of the Challenge and Threat States in Athletes.
What is the role of drives in training?
Inbuilt psychological drives shape motivation and engagement in training.
What can mental training help professionals do?
Override instinctual reactions and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
