KP101 Lecture 7: Chapter 7 Sport Psychology Interventions (Mental Imagery) (Self Talk)
2 Nov 2016
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Chapter 7: sport psychology interventions (mental imagery) & (self-talk) It differs from dreams in that we are awake and conscious when we form the image. Cognitive general imagery: images of strategies, games, plans, or routines. Cognitive specific imagery: images of specific sport skills. Motivational general imagery: images relating to physiological arousal levels and emotions. Motivational specific imagery: images related to an individual"s goals. Motivational general arousal: imagery associated with arousal and stress. Motivational general mastery: imagery associated with the notion of being mentally tough, in control, and self-confident. Ex: if an athlete wanted to reduce anxiety prior to a competition, the type of imagery used should be motivational general-arousal. Acquisition and improvement of skills and strategies of cognitions. Motivational general-mastery imagery use significantly predicted mental toughness, providing support for imagery use as a potential strategy for developing or enhancing mental toughness in athletes. Motivational general-arousal imagery can be used by many athletes to regulate arousal and anxiety.
