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What is behaviour generally and technically (ex) |
generally: anything a person says or does technically: any muscular, glandular or electrical activity of an organism |
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3 synonyms for behaviour |
performance, reaction, response, activity |
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How do many people use general terms like: intelligence, attitude and personality (ex) |
use as though they refer to causes of behaviour ex) "mary does well in school bc she has a high intelligence" |
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behavioural perspective of traditional psychological terms (intelligence, attitude and personality). Give behavioural interpretation with example |
terms viewed as summary labels for behaviour, not as some "thing" w/in us that causes behavioural ex. attitude: someone has a bad attitude, interpreted by them coming late, talking over the teacher etc, maybe doing it because they get attention when behaving badly |
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what is beh sport psych |
involves the use of behaviour analysis principles and techniques to enhance the performance and satisfaction of athletes and others associated with sports
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3 synonyms for stimulus when a stimulus preceds and influences behaviour |
"cue" "signal" "prompt"
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according to many psychologists what does the word "cognition" mean |
belief, thought, expectancy, attitude |
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what assumptions does the author make concerning cognitions |
assumed to be covert behaviours, and it is assumed that the behavioural principles and techniques that apply to the overt behaviours are also applicable to covert behaviour |
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list 3 reasons that beh sport psychology researchers commonly use single-subject research designs |
1. they require assessment of individual athletic performance across several practices and/or competitions-useful info for coaches and athletes 2. athletes and coaches commonly accept research designs bc few participants are needed, and no control groups 3. rather than use personality questionnaires, use assessments of athletic behaviours or outcomes of such behaviours |
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3 question social validity addresses |
1. what do the athletes (and coaches/parents) think about the goals of the intervention 2. what do they think about the procedures suggested by the consultant 3. what do they think about the results produced by those procedures |
