UNC EXSS 181 EXAM 2 | SOLVED
QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS
WHEN to use imagery - Answer--before and after practice
-before and after competition
-during the off season
-during breaks in action
-during personal time
-when recovering from injury
how does imagery work - Answer--psychoneuromuscular theory: mental imagery of an
action provokes subliminal stimulation of the muscles that are used in the actual
movement patterns being imaged
-symbolic learning theory: sates that mental practice and imagery work because the
individual literally plans her actions in advance.
-bioinformational theory: the person focuses on making the image more vivid and real
so that actual performance can be enhanced
-triple code theory: 3 impacts of imagery:
1. the picture itself, an interior feeling which is symbolic of the exterior world
2. somatic reaction, which is the psychophysiological reaction to the picture
3. connotation of the picture that is unique to the person
imagery v physical practice - Answer-should be used in addition to physical practice.
-physical practice is better than imagery practice
-imagery practice is better than no practice
-imagery is not more effective than physical practice over time period, but is effective
when added above and beyond physical practice
Roger Bannister 1954 - Answer-medical student in UK
trained differently
do something that was said to by physiologically impossible
self-confidence - Answer-belief that you can successfullt perform a desired behavior
-generally considered a global relatively stable trait
B=f(P,E) - Answer-
Sport Confidence Model - Answer-line 1: factors influencing sport confidence:
-demographics and personality
-organizational culture
line 2: sources of sport confidence:
-achievement
, -self-regulation
-social climate
line 3: constructs of sport confidence
-confidence in decision making skills
-confidence in physical skills and training
-confidence in resiliency
line 4: consequences of sport confidence
-affect/behavior/cognition
consequences: - Answer-sport confidence is related to positive emotions, productive
achievement patterns such as effort and persistence, more skilled and efficient use of
cognitive resources such as attributional patterns, attentional skills, and coping
strategies
benefits of self confidence - Answer--arouses positive emotions
-facilitates concentration
-affects goals
-increases efforts
-affects game strategies
-affects psycholigcal momentum
-affects performance
misconceptions of confidence - Answer--either you have it or you dont
-only positive feedback can build confidence
-success always builds confidence
-confidence equals outspoken arrogance
-mistakes inevitably destroy confidence
self-fulfilling prophecy effect - Answer-coaches form expectations based on: person
cues (body size, gender, race, social skills)
-performance cues( skills outcomes)
-are those expectations accurate? flexible?
coaches expectations affect their own behavior - Answer--frequency of
interactions/feedback with athletes
-quality/type of interactions/feedback with athletes
coaches behavior affects athlete performance and behavior - Answer--degree of skill
improvement
-perceptions of competence
-self-esteem
-goals
athletes performance confirms coaches expectations - Answer--reinforces coach beliefs
-some athletes "resilient" many are not
-at risk athletes for this phenomenon:
QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS
WHEN to use imagery - Answer--before and after practice
-before and after competition
-during the off season
-during breaks in action
-during personal time
-when recovering from injury
how does imagery work - Answer--psychoneuromuscular theory: mental imagery of an
action provokes subliminal stimulation of the muscles that are used in the actual
movement patterns being imaged
-symbolic learning theory: sates that mental practice and imagery work because the
individual literally plans her actions in advance.
-bioinformational theory: the person focuses on making the image more vivid and real
so that actual performance can be enhanced
-triple code theory: 3 impacts of imagery:
1. the picture itself, an interior feeling which is symbolic of the exterior world
2. somatic reaction, which is the psychophysiological reaction to the picture
3. connotation of the picture that is unique to the person
imagery v physical practice - Answer-should be used in addition to physical practice.
-physical practice is better than imagery practice
-imagery practice is better than no practice
-imagery is not more effective than physical practice over time period, but is effective
when added above and beyond physical practice
Roger Bannister 1954 - Answer-medical student in UK
trained differently
do something that was said to by physiologically impossible
self-confidence - Answer-belief that you can successfullt perform a desired behavior
-generally considered a global relatively stable trait
B=f(P,E) - Answer-
Sport Confidence Model - Answer-line 1: factors influencing sport confidence:
-demographics and personality
-organizational culture
line 2: sources of sport confidence:
-achievement
, -self-regulation
-social climate
line 3: constructs of sport confidence
-confidence in decision making skills
-confidence in physical skills and training
-confidence in resiliency
line 4: consequences of sport confidence
-affect/behavior/cognition
consequences: - Answer-sport confidence is related to positive emotions, productive
achievement patterns such as effort and persistence, more skilled and efficient use of
cognitive resources such as attributional patterns, attentional skills, and coping
strategies
benefits of self confidence - Answer--arouses positive emotions
-facilitates concentration
-affects goals
-increases efforts
-affects game strategies
-affects psycholigcal momentum
-affects performance
misconceptions of confidence - Answer--either you have it or you dont
-only positive feedback can build confidence
-success always builds confidence
-confidence equals outspoken arrogance
-mistakes inevitably destroy confidence
self-fulfilling prophecy effect - Answer-coaches form expectations based on: person
cues (body size, gender, race, social skills)
-performance cues( skills outcomes)
-are those expectations accurate? flexible?
coaches expectations affect their own behavior - Answer--frequency of
interactions/feedback with athletes
-quality/type of interactions/feedback with athletes
coaches behavior affects athlete performance and behavior - Answer--degree of skill
improvement
-perceptions of competence
-self-esteem
-goals
athletes performance confirms coaches expectations - Answer--reinforces coach beliefs
-some athletes "resilient" many are not
-at risk athletes for this phenomenon:
