Understanding Performance Under Pressure

The video explores why some athletes perform well under pressure while others do not, using psychological theories. It discusses the capacity model, which explains how athletes manage information processing, and the concept of choking under pressure due to anxiety. The video emphasizes finding an optimal level of anxiety for performance, considering personal disposition and perception of anxiety. It concludes with advice for athletes on managing anxiety and maintaining focus.

What is the main focus of the video regarding athletes?

• Psychological theories explaining performance under pressure

• The diet of successful athletes

• The financial earnings of athletes

• How athletes train physically

According to the capacity model, what happens as an athlete masters a skill?

• The skill requires more conscious attention

• The athlete needs more information processing space

• The athlete becomes more anxious

• The skill becomes an automatic process

What does Eastbrook's Cue Utilization Theory suggest about anxiety?

• Anxiety improves information processing

• Increased anxiety narrows attention

• Increased anxiety broadens attention

• Anxiety has no effect on performance

According to Yerkes-Dodson Law, how does task complexity affect optimal anxiety levels?

• Task complexity has no effect on anxiety

• All tasks require the same anxiety level

• Lower complexity requires higher anxiety

• Higher complexity requires higher anxiety

What does the Multi-dimensional Anxiety Theory suggest about athletes?

• All athletes have the same anxiety levels

• Anxiety levels are only influenced by the situation

• Anxiety levels are influenced by both situation and personality

• Anxiety levels are irrelevant to performance

What is the first piece of advice given to athletes regarding anxiety?

• Increase anxiety before competition

• Find your optimal level of anxiety

• Avoid all forms of anxiety

• Ignore anxiety completely

How can athletes manage their emotions during competition?

• By ignoring their emotions

• By practicing anxiety management strategies

• By focusing solely on physical training

• By avoiding competition

What should athletes do if they struggle with anxiety levels?

• Keep track of anxiety levels before competitions

• Increase anxiety intentionally

• Avoid competitions altogether

• Ignore the anxiety

How can changing the perception of anxiety benefit athletes?

• It has no effect on performance

• It can help them use anxiety to their advantage

• It can make them more anxious

• It can decrease their skill level

What is the ultimate goal for athletes in managing anxiety?

• To focus only on relaxation

• To increase anxiety as much as possible

• To find a balance between anxiety and relaxation

• To eliminate anxiety completely