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| Sum or blend of characteristics that make a person unique; Specific traits that affect a persons behavior or responses. |
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Role-Related behavior: Multiple roles where actions are based on perception of that role. Most changeable part of our personality.
Typical responses: Usual responses to stimulus in our environment. Can adjust over time, like going from mentally weak to mentally strong.
Psychological Core & Foundation: Attitudes, values and beliefs about oneself. Core life beliefs that usually come from family, friends, religion, etc. The REAL you, not who you want others to think you are. |
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| Open Skilled vs Closed Skill Sport |
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Open Skilled = Sport with changing variables. Interactions with opponents and teammates where one must react to multiple factors. Examples include hockey and football.
Closed skilled = Skills taking place in a controlled environment. Performers know what to do ahead of time. Examples include golf, gymnastics, darts. |
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Trait = Personality traits; your typical style of behavior such as being tense or happy. Type A (alpha) personalities associated with heart disease.
State = Personality fluctuates depending on the situation. Felling changes from moment to moment, such as anxiety in pressure situations. |
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Neuroticism - Nervousness, anxiety, emotional instability.
Extroversion- Enthusiastic, social, assertive, risk-taker, high activity level.
Openness to Experience- Original, curiosity, prefer variety, looks for adventure.
Agreeableness- modest, easily satisfied, shy, never pushes the envelope.
Conscientiousness- Disciplined, constrained, achievement striving, self-awareness. |
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- Refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.
- Any setback viewed as complete failure.
- Strive for flawlessness.
- Highly organized.
- Excessively high standards.
- Overly critical. "Nothing is ever good enough."
- Associated with burnout.
- Common among athletes. |
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| Adaptive vs. Maladaptive Perfectionism |
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Adaptive = Motivational, always wants to get better, works hard.
Maladaptive = Negative, tries too hard, gives up easily, anxiety, too much pressure to live up to. |
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| Degree with which an individual identifies with their athletic role, including goals, values and importance of the sport to them. |
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| Self-created persona or desired personality created to help psychologically handle the specific demands of your sport. Helps bring out the best in yourself, but can consume your true self. |
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