sports
What is psychological skills training used for?
To manage and regulate one's psychological state.
What method do therapists use to help clients restructure negative experiences?
Cognitive restructuring.
What part of the brain becomes highly active when we experience stress?
Amygdala.
What are the 4 modalities used when practicing mental rehearsal?
Visual, auditory, speech, kinesthetic.
What form of therapy involves accepting thoughts and feelings and moving forward?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
What form of therapy focuses on behaviors that align with beliefs and values?
Values-Based Therapy (VBT).
What is the negative response to perceived pressure that can occur when an athlete's focus shifts?
Choking.
What are some factors that contribute to choking in sports?
Anxiety, perfectionism, fear of negative evaluation, physical fatigue, abnormal physical sensations, ego relevance.
What brain disease is found in people who play contact sports?
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
What aspects have not been discussed enough in sports-related concussion management, besides physical symptoms?
Emotional and psychological aspects.