psychology
what are the two types of motivation?
Intrinsic - athletes are motivated by accomplishments and adrenaline rushes
Extrinsic - this is being motivated by external rewards like money or trophies
The practice of setting specific, measurable goals in sports is known as?
Goal setting
The psychological concept that refers to the belief in one's ability to succeed is called?
Self-efficacy
The phenomenon where athletes perform better in front of an audience is called?
Social facilitation
The mental strategy of focusing on the present moment is known as?
Mindfulness
Motivation that comes from within an individual is known as?
Intrinsic motivation
A technique used to enhance performance by focusing on specific thoughts is known as?
Self-talk
The term for the mental rehearsal of skills and strategies is?
Visualization
The mental process of visualizing success in sports is called?
Imagery
The ability to bounce back from setbacks is known as?
Resilience
The psychological state of being fully immersed in an activity is referred to as?
Flow
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to group norms even when they know those norms are wrong?
Social conformity
What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?
Self-actualization
In psychology, what is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
What is the name of the psychological theory that suggests that emotions are derived from physiological reactions to stimuli?
James-Lange theory
What is the term for the psychological condition characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Cognitive dissonance refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. What is the term for the discomfort experienced in this situation?
Cognitive dissonance
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level is associated with the need for love and belonging?
Social needs
What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Changing negative thought patterns
The process of learning through observation and imitation is known as what?
Social learning
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present?
Bystander effect
What is the term for the psychological condition characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life?
Generalized anxiety disorder
In psychology, what is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
What is the name of the psychological theory that suggests that people are motivated to achieve a balance between their needs and the demands of their environment?
Homeostasis theory
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to group norms or behaviors?
Social conformity
What is the primary focus of developmental psychology?
Behavioral changes over time
Cognitive dissonance refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. What is the term for the discomfort experienced in such situations?
Cognitive dissonance
The process of observing and imitating a specific behavior is known as what?
Modeling
What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?
Self-actualization
In the context of memory, what is the term for the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in the brain?
Encoding
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present?
Bystander effect