Causes
What fear is one of the most common causes of music performance anxiety?
Fear of negative evaluation
What physical symptom commonly occurs during performance anxiety?
Sweating or trembling
What part of the nervous system activates during performance anxiety?
Fight-or-flight response
What mental habit involves assuming the worst possible outcome in a performance?
Catastrophic thinking
What breathing technique can help singers reduce anxiety?
Deep breathing
What internal pressure do many musicians cite as a cause of anxiety?
Pressure from oneself / perfectionism
What behavioral reaction might a musician show when anxious about performing?
Avoiding performances or auditions
What hormone often increases during stressful performances?
What personality trait strongly linked to performance anxiety involves unrealistic standards?
Perfectionism
What type of therapy helps change negative thoughts about performance?
CBT
What preparation-related factor can increase anxiety before a performance?
Inadequate preparation
What cognitive symptom involves intrusive negative thoughts during performance?
Catastrophic thinking
What vocal issue might singers experience when anxiety affects breathing?
Loss of breath support
What disorder category does performance anxiety fall under in the DSM-5?
Social anxiety disorder
What rehearsal technique involves practicing performances in simulated conditions?
Mock performances
What type of performance often causes the highest levels of anxiety for musicians?
Solo performances
How does performance anxiety manifest specifically in singers (three answers)?
Vocal tension, breath control disruption, and dry mouth.
What vocal symptom is caused by reduced saliva during anxiety?
Dry mouth
What type of thinking can distract musicians and impair working memory during performance?
Worry or intrusive thoughts
What mental technique involves imagining a successful performance beforehand?
Visualization or mental rehearsal
According to research, what three interacting factors influence anxiety levels in performance situations?
Trait anxiety, situational stress, and task mastery
What three domains are used to describe the manifestations of performance anxiety?
Cognitive, physiological, and behavioral
What physiological change can disrupt fine motor control and vocal stability during performance?
Increased muscle tension
What psychological theory suggests optimal performance occurs at moderate levels of arousal?
Yerkes–Dodson Law
What type of treatment combines multiple strategies like exposure, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation?
Multimodal therapy