ch 14 imagery

Imagery

Creating or re-creating an experience in the mind using all senses (visual, kinesthetic, auditory, tactile, olfactory).

Psychoneuromuscular Theory

Imagery facilitates performance by producing similar functional muscle activity as physical movement.

Symbolic Learning Theory

Imagery functions as a coding system (mental blueprints) to help people understand movement patterns.

Bioinformational Theory

Imagery contains stimulus propositions (environment) and response propositions (body's reaction).

Triple Code Model (ISM)

Imagery includes the Image itself, the Somatic response, and the Meaning of the image.

Psychological Explanations of Imagery

Suggests imagery builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and improves concentration.

Vividness

Using all senses to make images as detailed and close to the real thing as possible.

Controllability

The ability to manipulate images so they do what you want them to do.

PETTLEP Model

Guidelines for imagery: Physical, Environmental, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, and Perspective.

External Imagery Perspective

Seeing yourself from the perspective of an outside observer.

Internal Imagery Perspective

Seeing the execution of a skill from your own vantage point.