In Front of an Expectant and Supportive Crowd the Athlete

question 19

Multiple Choice

In front of an expectant and supportive crowd the athlete begins to "press," which interferes with the execution of skillful play.

• A)Home court advantage.
• B)Away court disadvantage.
• C)Self-attention.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Planning

Long-Term Planning involves setting goals and strategies that will be achieved over an extended period of time, considering future possibilities and uncertainties.

Practical Constraints

Limitations arising from real-world conditions that affect how a task or goal can be achieved.

Zeigarnik Effect

The psychological tendency to remember uncompleted or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks.

Goal Shielding

Refers to the cognitive process of protecting one’s primary goal from interference by secondary goals, ensuring focus and increasing the likelihood of achieving the primary objective.