How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people | Jessica Woods

The video discusses emotional regulation and its impact on performance, using a soldier's story to illustrate emotional contagion. It introduces the jumping cholla effect as a metaphor for how emotions can affect us. Theories of emotion, such as cognitive appraisal and physiological perception, are explained. Strategies for emotion regulation, including cognitive reappraisal and acceptance, are provided to help manage emotions effectively.

What is the primary role of a sports and performance psychologist as described in the introduction?

• To provide medical treatment to injured athletes

• To help individuals achieve peak performance through emotional regulation

• To coach teams on strategic gameplay

• To train athletes in physical fitness

What does the concept of emotional contagion refer to?

• The ability to control one's own emotions

• The rapid spread of emotions from one person to another

• The suppression of emotions in stressful situations

• The isolation of emotions to prevent them from affecting others

What metaphor is used to describe how emotions can affect us?

• A burning fire

• A soaring eagle

• A jumping cholla cactus

• A flowing river

According to the cognitive appraisal theory, how are emotions experienced?

• Through genetic predispositions

• As a result of physiological changes in the body

• Through the evaluation of situations against personal goals

• By mimicking the emotions of others

What is the limbic system's role in emotional processing?

• It processes emotions and memory as an open-loop system

• It suppresses negative emotions

• It enhances positive emotions only

• It isolates emotions from external influences

How can a team captain positively influence the team's emotional state?

• By ignoring the team's emotions

• By expressing their own negative emotions

• By staying grounded and present

• By isolating themselves from the team

What is cognitive reappraisal?

• A technique to mimic others' emotions

• A way to ignore emotional triggers

• A strategy to reframe the interpretation of situations

• A method to suppress emotions

What does the acceptance strategy involve?

• Avoiding emotional situations entirely

• Suppressing all emotional responses

• Accepting a moment for what it is without judgment

• Changing the situation to fit expectations

Which strategy is associated with immediate emotional relief in negative situations?

• Suppression

• Cognitive reappraisal

• Isolation

• Avoidance

What is the key to implementing emotional regulation strategies effectively?

• Avoiding all emotional triggers

• Becoming self-aware of emotional triggers

• Suppressing emotions completely

• Ignoring the emotions of others