ESS : Anxiety

What is state anxiety?

• A stable personality component

• A temporary and situational mood state

• Anxiety present in all performances

• Anxiety that never changes

How does trait anxiety differ from state anxiety?

• Trait anxiety is temporary, while state anxiety is stable

• Trait anxiety is associated with situational factors, while state anxiety is personal

• Trait anxiety is a stable personality component, while state anxiety is temporary

• Trait anxiety never affects performance, while state anxiety always does

Which of the following is a coping strategy for managing anxiety?

• Ignoring the situation

• Mental rehearsal

• Avoiding practice

• Overthinking the problem

What can cause anxiety in sports and exercise?

• Lack of interest in the sport

• Performer’s perception of a situation

• Overconfidence in abilities

• Absence of competition

What is a situational factor that can lead to increased anxiety in athletes?

• Competition

• Coping style

• Perfectionism

• Fear of success

Which personal factor involves the use of strategies to manage anxiety?

• Expectations

• Coping style

• Competition

• Uncertainty

What can perfectionism lead to in athletes?

• Increased self-confidence

• Reduced anxiety

• Creation of anxiety

• Better performance

Why might athletes fear success?

• It guarantees future success

• It involves the risk of disappointment

• It reduces anxiety levels

• It leads to immediate fame

What is the purpose of relaxation techniques in managing anxiety?

• To increase muscle tension

• To manage anxiety and minimize heart rate increase

• To enhance cognitive anxiety

• To decrease physical performance

How does breath control help an athlete?

• By increasing anxiety levels

• By promoting smooth, deep, and rhythmic breathing

• By causing irregular and shallow breathing

• By increasing muscle tension