Self-confidence
The belief that you can successfully perform a desired behavior is known as what?
self-confidence
The belief in one’s ability to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal is known as
self-efficacy
___ is the ability to maintain focus on relevant environmental cues
Concentration
People practicing this technique are consciously attending to their specific thoughts and feelings that arise in awareness and observe them nonjudgmentally
mindfulness
An athlete listens to the same song before every game as this helps keep him task-focused and relaxed, this is known as having a ___-____ routine
pre-performance
_____ self confidence is the degree of certainty individuals have about their ability to succeed.
trait
state self-confidence is the belief of certainty that individuals have at a particular moment about their ability to succeed.
Someone high in self-efficacy would typically set what type of goals for themselves?
More challenging goals
The concentration of mental effort on sensory or mental events is known as
attention
When this technique is used appropriately, it helps one focus on the present and keep the mind from wandering
self-talk
Which of the following is NOT true about me?!!
a. I have 6 tattoos
b. I have 6 piercings
c. I have 3 cats and 1 dog
d. I have lived in 3 different states
c. 3 cats and 1 dog
I only have 2 cats!
What effect does overconfidence have on performance?
Lack of preparation, undermines performance
What is the most dependable source of self-efficacy?
Past performance accomplishments
____ awareness is the ability to make appropriate decisions based on the current situation, can allow players to size up other opponents.
Situational awareness
Negative punishment from coaching behaviors lead to what type of self talk?
Negative self-talk
List two physiological changes that occur during choking
- racing heart rate
- increased muscle tension
- increased breathing rate
In the sport confidence model, which of the following is not a source of self-confidence?
a. achievement
b. organizational culture
c. self-regulation
d. social climate
b. organizational culture (factor influencing sport confidence)
the 3 are achievement, self-regulation, and social climate
Hint: I would review the consequences of this model :)
This specific type of of self-efficacy focuses on an individuals belief in their ability to learn a new skill
learning efficacy
Hint: I would review the 4 specific types of self-efficacy :)
During competition, skilled performers should focus their attention on what type of factors?
external
Which of the following is NOT an outcome of MAC (mindfulness acceptance training)?
Enhances commitment
Skill consolidation and poise
Maintains and enhances compassion and acceptance
Overall better physiological health
Overall better physiological health
There are 6 rules for creating self talk, list at least 3 of them
Keep phrases short and specific.
Use the first person and present tense.
Construct positive phrases.
Say your phrases with meaning and attention.
Speak kindly to yourself.
Repeat phrases often.
Expecting something to happen can cause it to actually happen is known as what phenomenon?
self-fulfilling prophecy
What are the 4 sources of self-efficacy?
- past performance accomplishments
- social persuasion
- vicarious experiences (modeling)
- physiological/affective states
What are the four types of attentional focus?
Hint: on the slides, there were examples including a golfer and a football player in diff. scenarios
narrow & broad
external & internal
Sophie is worried about her upcoming quiz and keeps saying to herself, "I am going to fail this quiz." How can she turn this negative self-talk statement into a positive self-talk statement?
"I have prepared well and will do my best."
"I can do this with enough effort."
associative attentional strategy