BIOD35H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Ideal Number, Goal Setting, Trait Theory
5 Dec 2016
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Stress and performance: key relationship with regards to athletic performance. Yerkes-dodson law: denotes the curvilinear relationship between stress and performance, optimal anxiety level depends on the difficulty of the task. Stress and attention: similar to stress and performance, there is a key relationship, expressed somewhat different: relationship is inversely proportional, ideal number of cues depends on the individual, the situation, the task, etc. High trait anxiety has more likely to become stressed quicker: motor requirements (gross vs. fine) Goal setting: basic, yet complex skill, smart. I want to come in first : performance. Benefits of goal setting: decreases feelings of stress and anxiety (by presenting milestones, allow for better concentration and focus, enhances self-confidence, perform better, leads to more satisfaction with performance. Imagery: refers to the ability to imagine different scenarios in one"s mind, serves both cognitive and motivational functions, and that each operate at either a specific or general level. Cognitive uses of imagery: cognitive specific imagery.
