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Anxiety, Arousal
& Stress
Definition of terms
Anxiety
Arousal
Stress
Unpleasant
Emotion
Anxiety
Pattern of
responses
Stress
Physiological
state
Anxiety
Arousal
Arousal
Stress
Anxiety
Theories of Anxiety
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TRAIT ANXIETY
Relatively enduring disposition
STATE ANXIETY
Negative emotion of apprehensiveness
and tension experienced in
threatening situations
Theory of Competitive
Anxiety
Theory of Competitive
Anxiety
Theory of Competitive
Anxiety
Antecedents that lead to increase in anxiety in
anticipation of an achievement situation:
1.
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4.
5.
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STRESSOR
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
CONTROL?
YES
NO
SYMPTOMS INTERPRETED
AS
SYMPTOMS INTERPRETED
AS
FACILITATIVE
DEBILITATIVE
Martens Multidimensional
Anxiety Theory
Based on the notion that anxiety is
composed of a cognitive anxiety
component and a somatic anxiety
component
Martens Multidimensional
Anxiety Theory
Martens
Multidimensional Anxiety
Theory
Martens Multidimensional
Anxiety Theory
COGNITIVE ANXIETY
Mental component caused by such things as
fear of negative social evaluation, fear of
failure and loss of self-esteem
Martens Multidimensional
Anxiety Theory
SOMATIC ANXIETY
Relates of the perceptions of our bodily
state, such as the interpretation of
increased heart rate, respiration, and
muscular tension
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Performance
Physiological
arousal
Cognitive
anxiety
Catastrophic drop
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Arousal
Theories of Arousal
Anshel, 2003
P=DxH
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Yerkes-Dodson
Inverted-U Hypothesis
Yerkes-Dodson
Inverted-U Hypothesis
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Stress
Stress
A particular relationship between the
person and the environment that is
appraised by the person as taxing or
exceeding his or her resources and
endangering his or her well-being
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Behavioral Symptoms
Loss of sex drive
Eating more or less
Sleeping too much or too little
Isolating yourself from others
Procrastination, neglecting responsibilities
Use of alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs
Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
Teeth grinding or jaw clenching
Overreacting to unexpected problems
Picking fights or arguments with others
Emotional Symptoms
Constant worrying
Loss of objectivity
Fearful anticipation
Moodiness
Agitation, Restlessness
Short temper, Irritability, Impatience
Inability to relax
Feeling tense and on edge
Feeling overwhelmed
Sense of loneliness and isolation
Depression or general unhappiness