PSYC 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 33: Competition, Reinforcement, Achievement Orientation
30 Oct 2020
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Importance of teamwork and the pursuit of group goals should be emphasized. Are young athletes placed under too much stress: no, the vast majority of young athletes are not under excessive stress (less than. 10% are: situational- if you are playing up a level, or the demands are too high. Frequent worries about failure: i"m not sure i"m ready . Frequent worries about adult expectations and evaluation by others. Less satisfaction with their performance, regardless of winning or losing. I have to do this because it"s important for mom and dad to do well. Outcome goal orientation and low perceived ability: want to win, don"t have the ability to do so. Defeat vs. victory: children experience more state anxiety after losing than winning. Sport type: children in individual sports experience more state anxiety than children in team sports stress- induced burnout.
