PSYC 3480 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Great Performances
24 Sep 2013
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No problem seen as insurmountable, all performance errors are perceived as correctable. Typically measured through qualitative methods, boiled down to 4 primary components: control belief that athlete has capacity to act and emotionally exert influence over competitive situation. If athletes focus on mastery-oriented achievement they increase their feelings of competency and characteristics of tough mindedness. Systematic steps involved in becoming mentally tough: 1. Educational phase - individuals acquire general knowledge about mental toughness, and awareness of present strengths and weaknesses: 2. Development and utilization of mental preparation routines (e. g. "mastery performance. Mastery performance rehearsal techniques prepare committed athletes to be even stronger and more mentally tough. Involve practical steps to deal with distractions and unanticipated problems. Anticipation think about different and even unexpected situations you will face, and what must be your best responses if they were to happen. Anticipate unexpected and how well you will adapt and perform.
