Assignment: Essay: Anxiety and Attention
Part I:
Compare and contrast how the anxiety-performance relationship is explained by the individual zones of optimal functioning model, multidimensional anxiety theory, and cusp catastrophe model.
More specifically trace the development of your theoretical understanding of the relationship between performance and the following:
Cognitive anxietySomatic anxietyBe sure to highlight how each of the three theoretical explanations built upon the previous explanation to extend our understanding of the anxiety-performance relationship.
Part II:
Imagine that you are a coach working with an elite-level athlete preparing for a major competition.
Applying Moran's (2003) principles of effective concentration presented in this module, compose a four-part plan to enhance this athlete's concentration abilities in preparation for this event. More specifically describe how you would help the athlete enhance his/her ability to focus by specifying performance goals, using preperformance routines, incorporating trigger words, and practicing mentally.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.