Sport Psych
This term refers to the mental rehearsal of a task or performance before physically performing it.
What is imagery?
These are the cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.
What are neurons?
Epilepsy is primarily characterized by these sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain.
What are seizures?
MS is a disease that affects this part of the nervous system.
What is the central nervous system?
The part of the CNS that controls reflexes and links the CNS with the PNS
What is the spinal cord
This theory suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for peak performance.
What is the Inverted-U theory?
This part of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons.
What is the dendrite
This type of epilepsy occurs when seizures start in one part of the brain and stay localized.
What is focal epilepsy?
The protective covering around nerve fibers that is damaged in MS.
What is the myelin sheath?
Located behind the forehead, this lobe is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions such as decision-making and personality.
What is the frontal lobe
The psychological concept that helps athletes stay focused and manage anxiety during performance.
What is mindfulness?
The long, thread-like part of a neuron that carries signals away from the cell body.
What is the axon?
A current treatment for epilepsy
What is any appropriate answer
This type of MS is characterized by periods of worsening symptoms followed by recovery.
What is relapsing-remitting MS?
This lobe processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain from the body.
What is the parietal lobe
The concept that relates to people showing high levels of resilience after failures.
What is grit?
The gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released is called this.
What is the synapse?
This type of generalized seizure causes the body to stiffen and then experience rhythmic muscle contractions.
What is a tonic-clonic seizure?
ymptoms of MS can include this common issue, where an individual feels overly tired or lacking energy.
What is fatigue?
This part of the brain regulates emotions like fear and aggression
What is the amygdala
A state of total immersion in a task, often referred to as being "in the zone."
What is flow state?
This protective layer insulates axons and speeds up the transmission of electrical impulses.
What is the myelin sheath?
The term for a condition where epilepsy is triggered by visual stimuli, like flashing lights.
What is photosensitive epilepsy?
MS is thought to be caused by this type of abnormal immune response.
What is an autoimmune response?
This lobe, located near the ears, is key for hearing, memory, and understanding language.
What is the temporal lobe?