The negative response of the body to a threat that causes anxiety
Stress
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A positive response to a stressful situation
Eustress
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Something that causes stress
Stressor
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The psychological aspects of stress eg. irrational thinking
Cognitive stress
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The physiological component of stress eg. sweating and increased heart rate
Somatic stress
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Replacing negative thoughts through the repetition of a mantra eg. 'I can do it'
Positive self talk
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The process of recalling a movement from memory and creating a mental image of perfect execution
Mental rehearsal
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The imagery of a positive outcome of a result
Visualisation
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Recreating past successful performance
Imagery
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The iterupting and ignoring of intrusive thoughts by the completion of a physical action for which there is and S-R bond associated. For example, a cricketer tapping the ground with their bat after failing to hit the ball
Thought stopping
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The ability to take in information ad process it
Cue utilisation
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Measuring physical (somatic) stress components eg. heart rate and the galvic skin response
Biofeedback
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Re-gaining control of breathing with focus on the rate and depth of breaths. This diverts the athlete;s attention away from the situation and allows for the increased intake of oxygen while heart rate decreases.
Centering
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Alternation of the state of a muscle between tension and relaxation, focusing on muscle groups from the peripheral to the core. This develops a person's ability to feel their tension in a situation and reduce it.
Progressive muscle relaxation
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
A positive response to a stressful situation
Back
Eustress
Card 3
Front
Something that causes stress
Back
Card 4
Front
The psychological aspects of stress eg. irrational thinking
Back
Card 5
Front
The physiological component of stress eg. sweating and increased heart rate
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