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NERVIOSISMO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cognitive anxiety
1, record 1, English, cognitive%20anxiety
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Competitive anxiety characterized by an inability to concentrate, negative thoughts and disrupted attention. 2, record 1, English, - cognitive%20anxiety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Based upon previous research, the hypotheses tested were: (1) somatic anxiety would predict more variance in performance than cognitive anxiety in elements requiring anaerobic power; and (2) cognitive anxiety would predict more variance in performance than somatic anxiety in elements requiring essentially working memory. 3, record 1, English, - cognitive%20anxiety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In sport psychology, competitive anxiety consists of two subcomponents: cognitive anxiety and somatic anxiety. 2, record 1, English, - cognitive%20anxiety
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anxiété cognitive
1, record 1, French, anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anxiété compétitive qui se manifeste par une incapacité à se concentrer, des pensées négatives et des troubles d'attention. 2, record 1, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] à l'approche d'une compétition, l'anxiété cognitive augmente précocement et demeure à un niveau élevé, alors que l'anxiété somatique n'est généralement affectée qu'à l'arrivée sur le lieu de compétition. 3, record 1, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En psychologie du sport, l'anxiété compétitive a deux volets : l'anxiété cognitive et l'anxiété somatique. 2, record 1, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurosis
- Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ansiedad cognitiva
1, record 1, Spanish, ansiedad%20cognitiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Preocupación o nerviosismo que el deportista experimenta, caracterizado por pensamientos angustiosos y negativos que afectan notablemente al rendimiento y a la atención. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ansiedad%20cognitiva
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yips
1, record 2, English, yips
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yips are involuntary wrist spasms that occur most commonly when golfers are trying to putt. However, the yips also can affect people who play other sports — such as cricket, darts and baseball. ... The most common symptom associated with the yips is an involuntary muscle jerk, although some people experience tremors, twitches, spasms or freezing. ... It's most likely related to overuse of a certain set of muscles, similar to writer's cramp. 2, record 2, English, - yips
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- yips
1, record 2, French, yips
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] contraction et des tremblements involontaires des muscles lors de l'exécution [d'un] geste sportif entraînant une gêne certaine et une diminution de la qualité du jeu avec une anxiété répétitive de la peur de l'échec. 1, record 2, French, - yips
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- yips
1, record 2, Spanish, yips
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El yips suele deberse a temblores o nerviosismo al efectuar un tiro [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - yips
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nervousness
1, record 3, English, nervousness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nervosity 2, record 3, English, nervosity
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition of unrest and of irritability. 3, record 3, English, - nervousness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nervosité
1, record 3, French, nervosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme du langage courant traduisant une irritabilité, une tension intérieure, une impulsivité, une inquiétude, une vive émotivité. 2, record 3, French, - nervosit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme peu utilisé en psychiatrie. 2, record 3, French, - nervosit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nerviosidad
1, record 3, Spanish, nerviosidad
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- nerviosismo 1, record 3, Spanish, nerviosismo
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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