PSY 614 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Drive Theory, Griffith University, Kinesiology
18 Sep 2018
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B - understand physical activity participation on psychological development & health. Background in kinesiology, sport science - training in psychology. Cyclists have faster race times when racing in a group than alone. First north american to dedicate career to sport psych. Best way to study behavior is by looking at the physiological process of the brain. Behavior is determined by personal makeup & environment. Sum of characteristics that make a person unique. Personality - dynamic set of processes always changing and in conflict with one another. Behavior is situation, personality traits and interpretation (subjective) of situation and self. Motivated behavior is a function of individual characteristics. Comparisons made to some standard of excellence in presence of evaluative other. Perceptions of control work along with self worth and competence. Psychological & physiological activation from deep sleep to excitement. Perceive situations as threatening that may not be dangerous. More likely to have more consistent state anxiety if a trait anxious person.
