Common Misconceptions about Confidence
Sources identified in Vealey's model and consistently constructive thinking process.
What is Misconception 1: Either You Have It or You Don't
Define Self-Talk
What is the key to cognitive control?
Changing Negative Thoughts to Positive Thoughts
what is a positive affirmations, productive language, make lists?
Although positive feedback from teammates, parents, and coaches certainly helps build confidence, so, too, can negative comments.
What is Misconception 2: Only Positive Feedback Can Build Confidence
Who explained how the group used Self-Talk?
Who is Ian?
provides a starting point for eliminating counterproductive thoughts
what is thought stoppage?
Some may say _ builds confidence.
what is Misconception 3: Success?
How many situations of Self-Talk are in the chapter?
What is five to seven?
Rather than blindly accepting the negative voice in the back of one’s head, the athlete argues against it.
what is countering?
Athletes such as Muhammad Ali, Charles Barkley, and Terrell Owens displayed specific characteristics.
What do Confidence Equals Outspoken Arrogance? or What is Misconception 4?
The more drastic the change, the more detailed the self-talk in the relearning phase.
what is Self-Talk for Changing Bad Habits?
the process of creating alternative frames of reference or different ways of looking at the world.
what is reframing?
Too often athletes harp on the negatives rather than positives.
what is Misconception 5: Mistakes Inevitably Destroy Confidence?
self-concept, self-confidence, emotions, and behavior
What are the affects of Self-Talk?