Midterm Flashcards

1
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three roles of sports psychology

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  1. teaching (increase awareness)
  2. research (advance knowledge)
  3. consulting (apply research to help people perform better)
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what psychology is important for coaching?

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positive psychology - so coaches focus on strengths of athletes to improve mental toughness and performance

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when did sport psychology begin to grow in Canada

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1960-1970s

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where did the growth of sport psychology come from?

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the establishment of new universities

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independent variable

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manipulated variable (CAUSE)
- causes a change in DV

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dependent variable

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a non-manipulated variable (OUTCOME)
- expected to change as a result of manipulating the IV

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models vs. theories

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  • models are more restrictive in explanation compared to theories
  • theories are more general than models
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quantitative research (positivist)

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focuses on numbers and variables, and assumes reality is objective

  • based on philosophical assumptions about the nature of reality (ontology) and structure of knowledge (epistemology)
  • uses deductive reasoning
  • no confounds
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qualitative research (constructivist)

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focuses on understanding the meanings, uses non-numerical data
- assumes reality is subjective (people assign meaning)
- uses inductive reasoning
- confounds

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mixed methods research

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combined approach of using both quantitative and qualitative research

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ontology

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nature of reality/issues of existence, and the science of what is there that can be known?

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espistemology

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theory of knowledge
- origin, nature and limits of human knowledge

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paradigms

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a perspective, or set of ideas
- addresses three central questions:
1. ontological
2. epistemological
3. methodological

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realism

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external world exists independently of human perception
- facts and objective measures

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relativism

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external world exists as mental constructs
- based on interpretation

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objectivist

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emphasis on empirical evidence (objective truth)
- meaning is in objects

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constructionist

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emphasizes the role of humans in constructing knowledge through experience and interactions with the environment
- meaning is in humans’ construction of reality
- normative truth is NOT FIXED

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subjectivist

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an individuals own thoughts and opinions about things
- meaning is in the mind

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types of epistemology

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objectivist, constructivist, subjectivist

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types of ontology

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realism and relativism

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methodology

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addresses the ways in which inquiry can be carried out
- how do you find out knowledge?

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evidence-based practice

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uses best available research to inform clinical decision making and delivery
- must consider the CODE OF ETHICS

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personality

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systematic variation in the way people think, feel and behave

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trait

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a relatively stable quality that may represent a portion of one’s personality
- used to explain behaviour across time and situations

***MORE CONSISTENT

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psychological states

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momentary feelings and thoughts that change depending on situation and time

***ONLY MOMENTARY

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Big Five Model

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  1. openness to experience
  2. conscientiousness
  3. agreeableness
  4. extraversion
  5. neuroticism
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27
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sensation seeking

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take multiple risks for the sake of such experiences

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alexithymia

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inability to identify one’s emotions and to describe these feelings
- more likely to participate in high-risk sports to compensate (try to feel)

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29
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three dimensions of an athletes desire to win

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  1. competitiveness
  2. win-orientation
  3. goal-orientation
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competitiveness

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desire to strive for success

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31
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win-orientation

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a focus of interpersonal standards and winning
(less healthy)

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32
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goal-orientation

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a focus on personal standards - to improve yourself

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33
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two types of passion

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  1. harmonious passion
  2. obsessive passion
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harmonious passion

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engaging in activity for the pleasure of the activity
(ex. me and volleyball)
- is in balance( harmony) with rest of individuals life

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obsessive passion

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uncontrolled urge to engage in activities because of external control or feelings of guilt - similar to addiction
(ex. if you are just involved in sport for reward or social status)
- conflict with rest of individuals life

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mental toughness

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set of positive characteristics that allow a person to cope with challenging situations and achieve goals
- takes time and practice of psychological skills

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37
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what do mentally tough people who encounter negative situations do?

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  1. appraise situation as a challenge
  2. believe they have control over the situation
  3. have confidence they can overcome it
  4. have strong commitment to achieving their goals
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perfectionism

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very high performance standards combines with overly critical self-evaluations

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2 dimensions of perfectionism

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  1. perfectionistic striving
  2. perfectionistic concerns
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perfectionistic striving

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setting high performance standards and goals, and striving to achieve them
- less problematic and more positive outcomes

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perfectionistic concerns

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reflects aspects of negative social evaluation - excessive criticism, concerns over mistakes, and doubts about actions
- more problematic and negative outcomes

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42
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how do we measure personality?

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  1. self-report questionnaires (big 5)
  2. behavioural assessments
  3. projective test
  4. interviews
  5. biological measures
  6. online and digital data
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43
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humanistic psychology

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focuses on personal responsibility, human growth, personal striving, an individual dignity

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self-actualization

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attempts to fulfill one’s potential

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hierarchy of needs

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  1. self-actualization
  2. esteem needs
  3. social needs
  4. safety needs
  5. physiological needs
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biological/evolutionary psychology

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personality can be heritable/biological

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47
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interactionist approach

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both personal and situational factors impact behaviour predictively

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48
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meta-analysis

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summary of all the studies that exist in the area
- personality has a minor association with exercise
- exercise is positively associated with extraversion and conscientiousness, but negatively associated with neuroticism

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extroverts vs. introverts in exercise

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  • extroverts may prefer group exercise programs
  • introverts may prefer staying at home to garden
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arousal

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physiological and psychological activation that varies on a continuum from deep sleep to peak activation
- occurs from positive and negative events

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anxiety

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a negative emotion that is experienced when faced with a real or imagined threat
- elicited following an assessment of a specific situation (see if threatening)

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cognitive anxiety

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mental component of anxiety
- worried and concerns and reduced ability to focus

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somatic anxiety

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physical component of anxiety
- perceptions of body states = clammy hands, racing heart, or butterflies in the stomach

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trait anxiety

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person’s general tendency to perceive a situation as threatening or non-threatening

***personality characteristic - differs for individuals

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state anxiety

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anxiety that experiences at a particular moment in time and can change from moment to moment

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types of state anxiety

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cognitive and somatic

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social anxiety (subtype)

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occurs when people believe they will receive a negative evaluation from others

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social physique anxiety (subtype)

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occurs when people are worried about receiving a negative evaluation ABOUT THEIR BODIES from others

ex. some people may exercise more to improve their bodies for positive evaluations - others may not exercise to avoid situations in which others could evaluate their bodies

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competitive anxiety (subtype)

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occurs in competitive sport situations and is related to athletes’ worries that they may be evaluated negatively by others, with respect to their BODIES, PERFORMANCE, or SKILLS

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interpretation of anxiety symptoms

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  • negative emotions do not always hurt performance
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61
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what two ways can anxiety be experienced as?

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facilitative (positive) and debilitative (negative)

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personal sources of anxiety

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  1. gender
  2. experience and skill level
  3. trait anxiety
  4. self-confidence and self-presentational beliefs
  5. self-regulation strategies
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63
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elevations in the intensity of anxiety response are associated with…

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1, being female
2. novice expertise
3. high trait anxiety
4. low self-confidence
5. negative or poor self-presentational beliefs
6. poor self-regulatory skills
7 use of self-handicapping strategies

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self-presentation

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process by which people attempt to monitor and control the impressions that other people form of them

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self-presentational efficacy

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confidence in one’s ability to present a desired image to others

ex. being an exerciser

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self-handicapping

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cause higher intensity levels of trait and state anxiety, but are viewed as facilitative for performance

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environment based sources of anxiety

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  1. temporal patterning
  2. exercise: the physical environment (mirrors and type of clothing)
  3. other people in the exercise environment (can increase anxiety)
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68
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anxiety-sport performance relationships models

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  1. drive theory
  2. inverted-u hypothesis
  3. individuals zones of optimal functioning
  4. cusp catastrophe theory
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drive theory

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the more well leaned a task, the greater the arousal, the better the performance
- not well supported

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inverted-u hypothesis

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performance improves as arousal increases, but only to a certain point, then after that point increases in arousal lead to poorer performance
- only addresses physiological arousal and not anxiety

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individuals zones of optimal functioning theory

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an athlete within his or her optimal competitive state anxiety zone will likely have a best athletic performance, if anxiety is outside the zone then performance will be impaired
- differs among athletes

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72
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cusp catastrophe theory

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recognizes the effects of cognitive anxiety and physiological arousal are INTERACTIVE

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73
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how does anxiety and arousal influence behaviours and performance?

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  1. narrowing of attention - miss task relevant cues & become more conscious of movement and screw up
  2. high arousal disrupts performance of motor skills (can also predispose injury)
74
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choking

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an acute reduction in performance that occurs under high pressure or anxiety
- more common for athletes with low self-confidence and an audience

75
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motivation

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internal processes that give behaviour energy and direction

76
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behavioural approaches to motivation

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  1. operant conditioning
  2. vicarious conditioning
  3. operant strategies
77
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operant conditioning

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reinforcement (increases probability of repeating) and punishment (decreases probability of repeating)

78
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vicarious conditioning

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observing others

79
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operant strategies

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self-monitoring and rewarding yourself

80
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cognitive approaches to motivation

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  • emphasizes role of thoughts and cognitive habits
  • an individuals interpretation of external environment
  • automatic thought processes, cognitive errors, and core beliefs can be altered
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cognitive-behavioural approach

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motivated behaviour that outline the reciprocal influence between cognitions and behaviour

ex. cognitions influence emotions and behaviour, behaviour affects thought patterns and emotions

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transtheoretical model

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how individuals initiate and adopt regular physical activity

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5 stages of the transtheoretical model

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  1. pre-contemplation (no intention to change)
  2. contemplation (thinking about changing)
  3. preparation (intend to change)
  4. action (make modifications in behaviour)
  5. maintenance (made modifications, prevent relapse)
84
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factors that influence stage progression in the transtheoretical model

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  1. self-efficacy
  2. decisional balance
  3. processes of change
85
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self-efficacy

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belief in your capabilities to organize and complete the action for desired outcomes

86
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decisional balance

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set of values associated with advantages and disadvantages of behavioural change
ex. if benefits outweigh the cons then action will more likely be completed

87
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processes of change

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strategies used to progress through the stages of change

ex. seeking information or social support

88
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theory of planned behaviour

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personal/social factors influence intention to engage in behaviour

89
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three main antecedents in theory of planned behaviour

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  1. attitude- if i have a good attitude before i do it i will want to go more
  2. subjective norms- if i see people go to the gym i will want to go
  3. perceived behavioural control- if the gym is easy to access i will go more
90
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applications of the theory of planned behaviour

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focus on enhancing the individuals intention to exercise

  • increase attitude towards physical activity by increasing knowledge of exercise benefits
  • target subjective norms by obtaining the support of others who are physically active
  • target individual’s perceived behavioural control - make people believe exercise is easy
91
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intention-behaviour gap

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people do not always do what they intend to do

92
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social cognitive theory

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personal, behavioural, and environmental factors influence behaviour

93
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reciprocal determinism

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three sets of influences - person, environment, and behaviour all interact to influence one another

94
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seven constructs of social cognitive theory

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  1. observational learning
  2. goals
  3. outcome expectations (expected + and - outcomes)
  4. outcome expectancies (likelihood of achieving goals)
  5. self-regulation
  6. behavioural capacity (knowledge)
  7. self-efficacy
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self efficacy - mastery experience

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past performance success and failure for similar behaviours influence self-efficacy

96
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self efficacy - vicarious experiences

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modelled behaviours associated with development and change in self-efficacy

97
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self-efficacy - social persuasion

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verbal and non-verbal feedback from significant, knowledgeable others

98
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self-efficacy - physiological and affective states

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physical and emotional cues associated with performance and behaviour

99
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applications of social cognitive theory

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  • make it possible for coaches to intervene
  • apps used to engage in more physical activity
100
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self-determination theory

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human motivation and development
3 things:
1. competence
2. autonomy
3. relatedness

101
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competence

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feeling effective at one’s activities

102
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autonomy

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having a choice, being able to be yourself

103
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relatedness

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feeling connected to others, sense of belonging (team)

104
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achievement goal theory

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  1. task goal orientation
  2. ego goal orientation

*** depends of developmental and situation factors

105
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task goal orientation

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focuses on yourself and past performances for competence
- opportunities for personal growth and mastery

106
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ego goal orientation

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beating others drives competence
- success comes from outperforming others

107
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motivational climate

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influences achievement goal state
- emphasizing competition and winning evokes ego orientation
- emphasizing mastery and improvement evokes task orientation

108
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dual process models

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two primary systems that show out thoughts
1. conscious processes
2. non-conscious processes

109
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conscious processes

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deliberate, slow, guided by beliefs, and are of limited capacity

110
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non-conscious processes

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operate quickly, without awareness, based on feelings and automatic

111
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what happens when dual processes are working together?

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navigate effectively through the environment

112
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order of dual process

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once conscious processes are repeatedly linked with a behaviour, non-conscious processes emerge so the response becomes automatic

113
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stress vs. anxiety

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stress is caused by an EXTERNAL trigger, whereas anxiety comes from and INTERNAL stressor

114
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emotion

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subjective and complex psychological state, can be triggered by INTERNAL or EXTERNAL stimuli
- natural human experience

115
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stress

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experience produced through a person-situation relationship that exceeds the person’s resources

116
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stressors

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external events, forces, and situations that have the potential to be interpreted as stressful

117
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chronic stress

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stressors that occur over a LONG PERIOD of time

ex. money issues

118
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acute stress

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stressors that occur within a SHORT PERIOD of time and with SUDDEN ONSET

ex. moving to a new house

119
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expected stressors

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stressors that an athlete PLANS or prepares for

ex. weather

120
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unexpected stressors

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stressors that are NOT ANTICIPATED and cannot be prepared for

ex. injury or bad ref

121
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competitive stressors

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stressors that are experienced prior to, during or immediately following competition

122
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non-competitive stressors

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stressors that could effect how we perform, but are not directly related to actual competitive performance

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examples of non-competitive stressors

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  1. factors intrinsic to sport (travel, injury)
  2. roles in sport organization
  3. sport relationships
  4. athletic career and performance development issues
  5. organizational structure and climate of the sport
124
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are stressors subjective or objective

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subjective - we experience and perceive them differently

125
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primary appraisal

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evaluation of what is at stake for a person in a situation
- is this a threat to my well-being?
- challenge or opportunity for growth?

126
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secondary appraisal

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evaluation of what can be done in the situation, using coping abilities and resources to handle the stressors

127
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results of appraisals

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  1. harm/loss: damage already done
  2. threat: harm might occur
  3. challenge: the obstacles can be overcome
128
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coping

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efforts to manage stress

***not the same as management skills

129
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management skills

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behaviours that are routine and help individual avoid problems and prevent stress

***NOT COPING

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coping strategies

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  1. support from teammates, coaches, parents
  2. thinking about steps to manage situation
  3. increasing effort
  4. venting their anger and frustration
  5. using humour to deflect stress
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problem-focused coping

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help people change the actual situation

132
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emotion-focused coping

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don’t directly address the stressors but focus on changing the way a situation is interpreted to deal with the emotions that arise during the situation

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avoidance coping

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athletes attempt to remove themselves from the stressful situation

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task-oriented coping

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aimed at dealing directly with the source of stress and its resulting thoughts and emotions

135
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distraction-oriented coping

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try to think about other unrelated things

136
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disengagement-oriented coping

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disengage from the process of trying to make progress on a personal goal

137
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emotion regulation

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managing and modifying one’s emotional experiences and expressions

***can be conscious or unconscious

138
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5 emotion regulation strategies

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  1. situation selection
  2. situation modification
  3. attentional deployment
  4. cognitive change
  5. response modulation
139
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how to see effectiveness of coping strategies

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  1. perceived coping effectiveness (how well they think it works)
  2. achievement outcomes
  3. physical outcomes
  4. emotional outcomes
140
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does reduction in stress always lead to performance enhancement?

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NO

141
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social learning theory

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people shape behaviour, influenced by inner drives and environment
- focuses on how situations affect individuals and vice versa

142
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moral behaviour

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doing an action that is deemed right or wrong

143
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moral development

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process in which an individual develops the capacity to reason morally

144
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structural development perspective

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three development levels:
1. pre-conventional morality (fear of punishment, hope of reward)
2. conventional morality (looking for approval)
3. post-conventional morality (principled action)

145
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social learning perspective to development of moral character

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  • learned through reinforcement and modelling (looking at others)
146
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factors influencing moral behaviour

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  1. sport environment: influenced by coach
  2. motivational climate: mastery vs. performance
  3. team norms: standards that influence behaviour
  4. goal orientation: task vs ego
147
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aggression

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verbal or physical act that intends to injure another living organism psychologically or physically

148
Q

violent behaviour

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extreme act of PHYSICAL aggression with no direct relationship to the competitive goals of sport

149
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assertive behaviour

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forceful, vigorous and legit actions with no intent to injure an opponent

150
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four key points to aggressive behaviour

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  1. it is a behaviour - not emotion or trait
  2. can be verbal or physical
  3. intended to cause physical or psychological harm
  4. directed towards another living organism
151
Q

instrumental aggression

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injure an opponent to try to screw up their performance in order to reach your goals

***IMPERSONAL

152
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hostile aggression

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intentional purpose of trying to harm or injure the opponent

***PERSONAL

153
Q

bullying

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more power attacks less power with the intention to harm

154
Q

hazing

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when an individual joining a group is humiliated, degraded, abused or does dangerous activity regardless of willingness to participate

155
Q

psychodynamics theory of aggression

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humans are born with behavioural tendencies causing them to act in certain ways
- Freud believed aggressive behaviour is natural
- not well supported

156
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frustration-aggression theory

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  • aggression is a natural response to frustration

REVISED: aggression and frustration can have other causes apart from each other

157
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physiological explanations to aggression

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  1. brain pathology: aggression = characteristic of brain tumors
  2. blood chemistry: more testosterone = more aggression
157
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social learning theory (aggression)

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people learned aggressive behaviour through inner forces and environment because they learned aggression works

157
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social learning theory - social interaction influence (aggression)

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  1. modelling
  2. learning
158
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factors influencing aggression

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  1. personal
  2. situational
  3. group
158
Q

moral disengagement theory

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  • people separate their morals to rationalize engaging in an action
  • extension of SLT
  • people try to refrain from behaviours that violate their morals
159
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retaliation motives (personal factors)

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attempt to harm opponents based on their previous aggression from another game

160
Q

annoyances (personal factors)

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aggress because of annoyance

ex. bad ref calls become annoying so you get aggressive

161
Q

self-presentation (personal factors)

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way individuals present themselves in social situations

ex. if i don’t feel pretty i get aggressive

162
Q

deindividuation

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individual feels less identifiable by others

163
Q

passion/athletic identity (personal factors)

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harmonious vs obsessive passion

164
Q

individuals role (group factors)

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individuals occupying a certain role are expected to behave consistently with that role

ex. hockey player was put on team cause he is big for the sole purpose of hitting

165
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team norms (group factors)

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behaviours expected for members of the group - unwritten rules of the game

ex. moving your feet in vball

166
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collective efficacy for aggression (group factors)

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teams perception of their ability to use aggressive behaviours as a tactic or strategy

ex. being loud in vball to win

167
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punishment and encouragement to reduce aggression

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  • teaching that aggression doesn’t pay would elicit behavioural change
  • punishment for aggression is more meaningful than reinforcement
  • emphasize fair play/reward appropriate behaviours
  • task goal instead of ego goal
  • positive role models
168
Q

educational interventions to reduce aggression

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teach psychological skills to help cope with emotions (anger management skills)

169
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behavioural modification practices to reduce aggression

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  • work on self-awareness and develop coping strategies
  • athletes assume responsibility for actions
170
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changes to sporting environment to reduce aggression

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  • ban alcohol
  • promote athletic events as family affairs
  • create enjoyable experiencing emphasizing fair play
  • change competitive structure
171
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aggressive behaviour in media

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  1. sensationalizing and replaying acts of aggression repeatedly
  2. glorifying aggression in feature stories
  3. promoting various aggression between competitors to draw audience
172
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solution to aggressive behaviour in media

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glorify assertive plays and promote role models to increase acceptable behaviours

173
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personal factors

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  1. sex/gender (men=physical, women=psych)
  2. age (older=more aggressive)
  3. physical size (bigger=more aggressive)
  4. retaliation motives
  5. annoyances
  6. self-presentation
  7. passion/athletic identity
174
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situational factors

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  1. frequency of competition (more frequent = more aggression)
  2. home advantage (home=less aggression)
  3. point differentials
  4. coaching behaviours
175
Q

group factors

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  1. individuals role
  2. team norms
  3. collective efficacy for aggression
176
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ways to reducing aggression in sport

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  1. punishment and encouragement
  2. changes to sport environment
  3. educational interventions
  4. aggressive behaviour in the media
  5. behavioural modification practices
177
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how does personality develop

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  1. humanistic psychology
  2. cognitive-behavioural approaches
  3. biological/evolutionary psychology
  4. interactionist approach