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Details Title: sport psych Description: motivation & social psychology Total Flash Cards: 31 Created: 12/17/2004 00:50:22	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term aggression Definition 1. the behavior must be aimed at nother human being with the goal of inflicting physical harm 2. there must be a reasonable expectation that the attempt to inflict bodily harm will be successful. Term hostile aggression Definition 1. primary goal is the injury of another human being. 2. anger is present Term instrumental aggression Definition intent to harm or injure while gaining a competitive edge. no anger is present Term assertiveness Definition 1. legitimate physical or verbal force to achieve one's purpose 2. no intent to harm even if the opponent is harmed as a result. Term instinct theory Definition views aggression as an inborn drive similar to hunger, thirst, and sexual desire. Term social learning theory Definition aggression is a function of learning +Re ==> promotes aggressive behavior -Re ==> erases aggressive behavior Term Reformulated FAD (Frustration-Aggression-Displacement) Definition aggression is a natural response to frustration, and that the aggressive act provides a catharsis, or purging, of the anger associated with the frustration. Term moral reasoning theory Definition proposes that an individuals willingness to engage in aggression is related to her stage of moral reasoning. Term bracketed morality Definition the suspension of ethics, or morality, during athletic competition Term catharsis effect Definition release of pent-up frustration that makes one feel better Term social facilitation Definition the notion that the presence of an audience of one or more spectators can facilitate performance Term dysfunctional assertive behavior Definition aggressive or assertive behavior, such as fouling, that interferes with successful performance Term functional assertive behavior Definition aggressive or assertive behavior, such as rebounding, stealing, and shot blocking in basketball, that facilitates successful performance Term social cohesion Definition how well they like each other Term task cohesion Definition how well they can work together (essential for performance) Term motivation Definition anything that impels an individual into action Term two reasons for Motivation complexity Definition individual differences & maturation Term typical examples of motivation Definition 1. intimidation 2. threats 3. criticism (+/-) 4. sarcasm 5. guilt 6. physical abuse (coaches) Term Achievement motivation theories Definition genetic predispositons to approach or avoid situations Term needs achievment theory Definition based on the fact that we all have needs and we strive to achieve these needs Term fostering motive to succeed Definition increase the probability of success. increase the incentive value Term competency theories Definition self perception of ability Term fostering self efficacy Definition experience success participant modeling Term competence motivation theory Definition innate motivation to prove success. Term fostering competence Definition experience success. focus should be on process not outcome Term sport confidence theory Definition belief in one's ability to be successful in sport. a person who has high sport confidence is able to transfer this to a wide variety of specific situations Term fostering sport confidence Definition experience success. (redefine and make it easier to attain) Term goal setting theory Definition goal attainment energizes performers in 1. selection 2. persistence 3. effort Term attribution theories Definition cognitive approach to motivation. assumes that people strive to explain, understand, and predict events upon their cognitive perception Term causal attribution theory Definition reasons for success or failure Term fostering positive attribution Definition emphasize effort