Motivation and
Goal Setting
Goal Setting
SDT stands for
Self Determination Theory
Detect
Disrupt
Dispute
The first step in effective energy management (aka deliberate mental recovery) is to do what?
Identify your stressors
What is the goal of a pre-performance routine
To get one's concentration and mindset to a predetermined level despite the current state of arousal
A classic example of a pre-performance routine is
If you get this wrong I'm going to be very disappointed
Trait centered view
all effective self-talk may be positive, but not all positive self-talk is effective
A behavior disposition to perceive as threatening circumstances that may not be dangerous can be referred to as what
Trait anxiety
Describe choking in a sporting context in one sentence
One's focus turns inward and performance declines dramatically
Evan Longoria used an example of this mental skill to better his mental game and eventually go on to be a pro (and a "the streets won't forget" level player)
Focal Point - look at the top of the left foul poll
Describe a process goal in one sentence
•focus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance to execute or perform well
Which sources of confidence are in our control
•Mastery: mastering or improving skills
•Physical/mental preparation
•Physical self-presentation: how you perceive you look to others
The inverted U hypothesis says approximately what
There is an ideal level of mental arousal that is not too high but not too low
They have attention flexability
What is the definition of Sport Psychology
”The scientific study of people and their behaviors in sport and exercise contexts and the practical application of that knowledge” (Gill, Williams, & Reifsteck, 2017).
The M in SMART goals stand for what
Measurable
Describe the source of confidence - vicarious experience in one sentence or less
Seeing someone perform a task successfully
Dr. Kelly McGonigal said if you do this in regards to stress it can help you live a healthier life
Change your relationship / perception of
If you believe that you won’t be able to perform well without completing your pre-performance routine it is now what
A superstition
This classic example of a thought-stopping technique is less effective with females
Rubber band thought-stopping technique
These two factors are used to describe someone's motivation
Direction and intensity
What is the difference between self-efficacy and self-confidence
confidence is more general and efficacy is task specific
What is the difference between cognitive and somatic anxiety
One are thoughts while the other is physical reactions or feelings
In sport, non-experts are typically worse in this type of concentration
This person conducted one of the first studies in “sport psychology” and later developed a theory about people’s effort in a group setting
Norman Tripplett