Sleep
What does REM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
What is a "set point" in the three part formula for happiness?
each person's stable, genetically-influenced baseline level of happiness that they tend to return to over time, despite major life events.
What are two purposes of sport psychology?
To assist athletes mental health and improve performance
What is a "groupthink"?
A change in a person's behaviour to maintain harmony in a group
What is the bystander effect?
The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.
What type of brainwaves are associated with an awake state?
Alpha
List 10 positive emotions.
Joy, happiness, gratitude, love, serenity, hope, pride, amusement, compassion, relief
What is 'arousal'?
The level of alertness and attentiveness one give to a task
What was it called when the Nazis blamed all of Germany's problems on the Jews?
Scapegoating
What is it called when you like someone because they like you back?
Reciprocity
What is the name of the hormone that regulates the sleep wake cycle?
Melatonin
What does PERMA stand for in this theory of happiness?
Positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and purpose and achievement
What is intrinsic motivation?
the drive to engage in an activity for the inherent satisfaction and enjoyment it provides, rather than for external rewards or pressures.
What is an implicit attitude?
An attitude that regulates thoughts and behaviour unconsciously and automatically
What is it called when you like someone because they are physically close to you?
Proximity
What are two cognitive effects of sleep deprivation and one physical effect?
Difficult to concentrate/impaired decision making/increased appetite
How many positive and negative emotions exists in Fredrikson's Positivity ratio
Three positive for one negative
What is extrinsic motivation?
the drive to do something because of external rewards or to avoid punishment, rather than for personal satisfaction.
Describe Primary Socialisation.
The influence on behaviour of a child from family
What is the name of a cognitive bias where an initial positive impression of a person, brand, or product in one area unconsciously influences our overall judgment in other, unrelated areas?
The Halo Effect
What type of brainwave is associated with stage 3-4 Non REM sleep?
Delta
What is it called when you are so absorbed in an activity, you lose track of time when the activity is in balance between challenge and your current skill level?
A flow state. If a task is too easy for your skill level, you can easily become bored, which can lead to loss of focus.
Describe the inverted U Theory of sporting performance
Sporting performance increases with arousal up to an optimal point, after which performance decreases if arousal levels become too high. This means performance is poor at both low and high levels of arousal, while moderate levels of arousal lead to the best results.
What is the difference between chronic and acute stress?
Acute stress is a short-term, immediate reaction to a specific event, while chronic stress is a long-term, ongoing response to persistent stressors.
How will Miss Black feel when she has to say goodbye to you all in week 8?
Sad