PSYCH 124S Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Socratic Dialogue, Psych
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Gender, age, and pubertal status can influence both the type of coping strategy employed and its perceived effectiveness. There are great individual differences in coping strategies, and each athlete has to find what works best for him or her in specific situations. Self-statement modification: change negative to positive statements. Imagery: cope with negative emotions or use positive emotions. Socratic dialogue: thought-provoking questions are asked so athletes can reevaluate their self-defeating thoughts. Corrective experiences: athlete makes a conscious decision to engage in the behavior that is of concern, which can reduce anxiety and correct past mistakes. Vicarious learning: modeling appropriate behaviors makes it more likely that behavior will be produced. Self-analysis: monitor emotions in sport and thus increase self-awareness. Storytelling, metaphors, and poetry: literary techniques encourage athletes to consider alternative ways of viewing and dealing with the situation (e. g. , quotes or stories from sport stars). Reframing: perspective taking involves viewing an important competition as just another game.
