CramX Logo
RegisterLog in
Back to FlashcardsOther Subjects / A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 2 - Sport Psychology Part 1

A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 2 - Sport Psychology Part 1

Other Subjects46 CardsCreated 7 months ago

These flashcards outline the Narrow Band Approach to personality, which categorizes athletes as either Type A (impatient, intolerant, high stress) or Type B (relaxed, tolerant, low stress). They also reference key trait theorists—Eysenck and Cattell—and note that Cattell developed the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire to assess individual personality traits.

Report

What is the narrow band approach ?

splits athletes into type a and type b personalities

Rate to track your progress ✦

Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
1/46

Key Terms

Term
Definition

What is the narrow band approach ?

splits athletes into type a and type b personalities

What are some characteristics of a TYPE A personality ?


  • impatient

  • intolerant

  • high levels of stress

What are some characteristics of a TYPE B personality ?

  • relaxed

  • very tolerant

  • low levels of stress

Who are the two trait theorists ?


Eysenck and Cattell

Who created the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire ?

Cattell

What does the trait theory suggest ?

  • we are born with traits

- personality is fixed, consistent and predic...

Related Flashcard Decks

Other Subjects

DMV Road Signs

This yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow indicates a 270-degree loop ahead. It warns drivers to slow down and prepare for a sharp, looping curve, often seen on freeway off-ramps or cloverleaf interchanges.

53 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

Wonderlic Test Part 4

This flashcard set provides practice for the Wonderlic test with examples in general knowledge and basic math reasoning. It helps improve skills in quick thinking, logic, and numerical problem-solving under timed conditions.

20 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

US Army Promotion Board - The Counseling Process ATP 6-22.1 Flashcards

This deck covers key concepts and questions related to the counseling process as outlined in ATP 6-22.1, including types of counseling, approaches, and techniques.

23 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

Permit Practice Test Part 2

This deck covers key questions and answers from a permit practice test, focusing on traffic rules and safe driving practices.

13 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

DOD Initial Orientation and Awareness Training

This deck covers key concepts and questions from the DOD Initial Orientation and Awareness Training, focusing on security protocols, OPSEC practices, and handling of sensitive information.

10 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

US Army Promotion Board - MOI Flashcards

This deck covers key regulations and policies relevant to the US Army Promotion Board, including body composition, leadership, training, and more.

12 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

All Answers For Roblox Gibberish Game Part 1

This deck contains flashcards for the Roblox Gibberish Game, providing the correct answers to the gibberish phrases.

25 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

Army Board - Counseling Part 1

This deck covers key concepts and responsibilities related to the counseling process in the Army, as outlined in ATP 6-22.1. It includes definitions, types of counseling, and leader responsibilities.

30 cards
View Deck
Other Subjects

A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 2 - Types and Methods of Practice

These flashcards explain the Part Method, a learning technique where complex skills are divided into smaller sub-routines (fractionisation) to make them easier to learn. They cover its strengths—such as improving understanding, building confidence, and achieving early success—and identify the types of skills best suited for this method, including low-organisation, serial, and some complex skills.

24 cards
View Deck
A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 2 - Sport Psychology Part 1
TermDefinition

What is the narrow band approach ?

splits athletes into type a and type b personalities

What are some characteristics of a TYPE A personality ?


  • impatient

  • intolerant

  • high levels of stress

What are some characteristics of a TYPE B personality ?

  • relaxed

  • very tolerant

  • low levels of stress

Who are the two trait theorists ?


Eysenck and Cattell

Who created the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire ?

Cattell

What does the trait theory suggest ?

  • we are born with traits

- personality is fixed, consistent and predictable

What are some characteristics of someone with a STABLE personality ?

  • doesn’t swing from one emotion to another

  • unchangeable

  • calm in competitive situations

What are some characteristics of someone with an UNSTABLE personality ?


  • highly anxious

- unpredictable


What is the RAS ?

Reticular Articulating System

- determines if someone is an introvert or an extrovert

What are some characteristics of an EXTROVERT ?

  • low arousal levels so seek external stimulations

  • lively

  • sociable

  • usually take part in team sports

What are some characteristics of an INTROVERT ?

  • high levels of arousal

  • don’t seek social situations

  • quiet

  • calm
    take part in individual sports events

Who studied the INTERACTIONIST THEORY ?


Hollander (1971)

What does the interactionist theory suggest ?

  • we are born with characteristics but most are modified by interacting with the environment

Describe Hollanders layered structure

behaviour = personality + environment

psychological core, typical response, role-related behaviour, social environment

What is the first layer of Hollander’s structure ?

PHSYCHOLOGICAL CORE

- where traits are stored

What is the second layer of Hollander’s structure ?

TYPICAL RESPONSE

- response given in situation

What is the third layer of Hollander’s structure ?

ROLE-RELATED BEHAVIOUR

- typical response that may be affected by circumstances

What is the fourth layer of Hollander’s structure ?

SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

- the environment affects role-related behaviour

Who studied the SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY ?

Bandura

What does the social learning theory suggest ?


  • personalities change in situations

- we watch and copy those around us

Trait theory =
Social leaning theory =
Interactionist theory =

  • Eysenck and Cattell

  • Bandura

  • Hollander

What is the ideal profile of mood state

  • tension (low)

  • depression (low)

  • anger (low)

  • fatigue (low)

  • confusion (low)

  • vigor (high)

What are humanistic theories of personality ?

  • personal growth

  • importance of free will

  • importance of personal strength over weakness


Who are the two theorists in humanistic theories ?

Maslow and Roger

What does Maslow's theory suggest ?

  • need for self-actualisation

| - studied exceptional historical figures e.g. Abraham Lincoln

What was the conclusion of Maslow's research ?

people with good mental health had these qualities

  • openness and spontaneity

  • ability to enjoy work

  • ability to develop friendships

  • good sense of humour

What does Rogers' theory suggest ?

  • self-concept is the most important feature of personality

| - people's self-concepts don't always match reality

What is INCONGRUENCE ?

the discrepancy between self-concept and reality

What is CONGRUENCE ?


a fairly accurate match between self-concept and reality

What are the consequences of incongruency ?

  • anxiety when self concepts are threatened

| - people will distort experiences to avoid threat

What is SELF-ACTUALISATION ?

the realisation of one's talents, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone


What is the TRAID COMPONENTS OF ATTITUDE ?

CAB

  • cognitive element = beliefs

  • affective element = emotions

  • behavioural elements = behaviours

Describe the cognitive element (beliefs) of attitudes

  • formed through past experiences

  • learnt from parents / peers

  • significant people influence beliefs

Describe the affective elements (emotions) of attitudes

  • emotional reaction to something is determined by past experiences

  • good experience = do it again

Describe the behavioural elements (behaviours) of attitudes

  • behaviour isn't always consistent with attitude

| - believe something is good but don't do it


What does Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory suggest ?

  • all three CAB elements should be consistent for an attitude to be stable

How does Festinger believe an attitude is changed ?

you must experience two or more opposing beliefs - causes the individual to become uncomfortable - one belief must be dominant to feel comfortable again

What is PERSUASSIVE COMMUNICATION ?

method of changing an attitude depends on…

  • person doing persuading

  • quality of message

  • characteristics of persuadie

What is INTRINSIC MOTIVATION ?

  • internal drives to do well

| - personal accomplishments

What is EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION ?

  • rewards / medals / money

| - pressure from family / coach

What is the DRIVE THEORY ?

  • performance and arousal are directly proportional

| - P = H x D

What is the INVERTED U THEORY ?

  • arousal and performance increase to an optimum point

What is the CATASTROPHE THEORY ?

  • performance and arousal increase until a sudden drop

What is SOMATIC ANXIETY ?

anxiety experienced physiologically e.g. sweating


What is COGNITIVE ANXIETY ?

anxiety experienced in the mind e.g. worrying about failing


What is the PEAK FLOW EXPERIENCE ?

an emotional response of an athlete who reaches their optimum performance level