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ANXIETE COMPETITIVE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- somatic anxiety
1, record 1, English, somatic%20anxiety
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of competitive anxiety characterized by physiological arousal symptoms such as a rapid heart rate and tense muscles. 2, record 1, English, - somatic%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, - somatic%20anxiety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In sport psychology, competitive anxiety consists of two subcomponents: somatic anxiety and cognitive anxiety. 2, record 1, English, - somatic%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 somatique
1, record 1, French, anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20somatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étant donné que le niveau d’anxiété somatique tend à diminuer dès le début d’une compétition, on peut faire l’hypothèse que la performance sera davantage affectée par de forts niveaux d’anxiété lors d’activités sportives brèves, alors que les sportifs pratiquant des activités prolongées auront le temps de dissiper les effets somatiques. 2, record 1, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20somatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En psychologie du sport, l'anxiété compétitive a deux volets : l'anxiété somatique et l'anxiété cognitive. 3, record 1, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20somatique
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 somática
1, record 1, Spanish, ansiedad%20som%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ansiedad somática es aquella que engloba signos manifestados orgánicamente tales como dolor muscular, sequedad de la boca, taquicardia, entre otros. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ansiedad%20som%C3%A1tica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- competitive anxiety
1, record 2, English, competitive%20anxiety
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... competitive anxiety [comprises] two distinct parts; a cognitive component, and a somatic component, both having dissimilar effects on performance. 2, record 2, English, - competitive%20anxiety
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There is a clear conceptual link between shyness and both subtypes of competitive anxiety ... It is thus possible that skaters who experience trait shyness may also experience greater competitive anxiety. 3, record 2, English, - competitive%20anxiety
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In sport psychology, competitive anxiety consists of two subcomponents: somatic anxiety and cognitive anxiety. 4, record 2, English, - competitive%20anxiety
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anxiété compétitive
1, record 2, French, anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9titive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les ressources psychologiques des gymnastes de haut niveau se caractérisent principalement par une forte motivation d’accomplissement, une capacité à gérer l'anxiété compétitive et la pression sociale, ainsi que [...] des habiletés mentales spécifiques telles l'imagerie mentale, la gestion positive de l'échec ou la résistance à la douleur. 2, record 2, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9titive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En psychologie du sport, l'anxiété compétitive a deux volets : l'anxiété somatique et l'anxiété cognitive. 3, record 2, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9titive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurosis
- Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ansiedad competitiva
1, record 2, Spanish, ansiedad%20competitiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estado emocional inmediato, caracterizado por sentimientos de aprensión y tensión asociados a la activación del organismo que se produce en situaciones de competencia. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ansiedad%20competitiva
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cognitive anxiety
1, record 3, English, cognitive%20anxiety
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Competitive anxiety characterized by an inability to concentrate, negative thoughts and disrupted attention. 2, record 3, English, - cognitive%20anxiety
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - cognitive%20anxiety
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In sport psychology, competitive anxiety consists of two subcomponents: cognitive anxiety and somatic anxiety. 2, record 3, English, - cognitive%20anxiety
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- anxiété cognitive
1, record 3, French, anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En psychologie du sport, l'anxiété compétitive a deux volets : l'anxiété cognitive et l'anxiété somatique. 2, record 3, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20cognitive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurosis
- Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ansiedad cognitiva
1, record 3, Spanish, ansiedad%20cognitiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - ansiedad%20cognitiva
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