Psychology 2990A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Combat Stress Reaction, Siq, Stationary Bicycle

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2990A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Athletes approach applied sport psych consultants to: seek help w/ specific problems (performance anxiety/lack of self, work to improve mental side of sport (imagery/attention control) confidence) psych training prob. Psych skills most researched and incorporated include goal setting, imagery, self-talk, arousal regulation, attention control. Most commonly used performance enhancement strategy but most athletes rate as moderately effective in enhancing sport performance (not sure about how to effectively set goals so unsure if works and barriers of time/distractions hinder goal setting) Goal target/object people strive to attain. Performance goals improving/attaining personal performance standards (learning/effort) performance. Process goals specific behaviours athlete must engage in throughout. Outcome goals social comparison and competitive results (win/outscore opponent) depend on ability and performance of opponents. Goal setting practice of establishing desirable objectives for actions programs includes all 3. Goals direct attention, mobilize effort, foster persistence, promote learning strategies development, enhance self-confidence and sense of satisfaction.