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Performance Psychology Test

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show A subfield of psychology that examines the factors that influence optimal human performance.  
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Social Learning Theory   show
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What are the 5 stages?   show
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show Biological changes in the brain occur when we watch others complete a goal-orientated task. When this happens, neurons in the brain called mirror neurons are activated.  
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show The process of mentally rehearsing a planned movement to learn skills or enhance performance.  
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Marginal Gains   show
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Locus of Control   show
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show Achievements and failures are attributed to factors outside the performer’s control.  
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Internal locus of control   show
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Superstition   show
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show Athletes can produce winning performances if they can learn to control their levels of arousal through the application of stress management techniques.  
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show Is comprised of the brain and spinal cord  
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Peripheral Nervous System   show
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show Transmits messages from sensory receptors to the CNS and controls voluntary movement of muscles  
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Autonomic Nervous System (Connected to PNS)   show
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show Activates internal muscles, organs and glands to prepare the body for vigorous activity or threatening situation  
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show Restores the body to a state of calm once the need for activity has passed  
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Yerkes-Dodson Law   show
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show The failure of a person to perform as expected, given their skill level, especially when under pressure.  
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show Acknowledges that what we choose to focus on and what we think about before and during a performance have an impact on our performance.  
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Distraction Theory   show
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show Pressure increases monitoring of tasks that are usually performed automatically, and can lead to choking.  
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Imposter Syndrome   show
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show Mindfulness, Visualization, Reframing the mind, Shifting the focus  
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