Gray, Haring and Banks (1984) Mental rehearsal for sport performance: exploring the relaxation-imagery paradigm

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Mental rehearsal for sport performance: exploring the relaxation-imagery paradigm

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CONTRIBUTORS:

	Author:	Gray, J. J.
	Author:	Haring, M. J.
	Author:	Banks, N. M.

JOURNAL:

Journal of Sport Behavior (JSB), 7(2), 68 - 78.

YEAR:

1984

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

mental-training; visualization; relaxation; skill

DISCIPLINE:

No discipline assigned

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https://secure.sportquest.com/su.cfm?articleno=156933&title=156933

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-343-290 (Last edited on 2002/02/27 18:44:12 US/Mountain)

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ABSTRACT:
Although practitioners in sport psychology commonly employ relaxation training and covert mental rehearsal as primary interventions to assist athletic performance, the interaction of these procedures remains relatively unexplored. The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the effects of preparatory arousal manipulation (relaxation, arousal induction, or control), and two rehearsal strategy factors (physically active vs. sedentary; coping vs. mastery) on: (a) physiological arousal, (b) self-reported state anxiety, (c) imagery vividness and controllability, and (d) personal efficacy expectations for future (actual) sport performance. A single subject (college varsity football player) participated in the study. In preparation for a bowl game, three sessions were conducted, one for each arousal condition. It was found that physiological arousal increased during mental rehearsal for all sessions. Arousal induction and control sessions were associated with higher ratings of imagery vividness and increased efficacy expectations compared to the relaxation session. Implications regarding the appropriateness of inducing relaxation prior to conducting mental rehearsal for activities requiring heightened arousal levels are discussed. Considerations regarding procedural strategies are also addressed. Presents a case study of a college varsity football player. Investigates the effects of preparatory arousal manipulation relaxation, arousal induction, or control) and two rehearsal strategy factors on physiological arousal, self-reported state anxiety, imagery vividness and controllability, and personal efficacy expectations for sport performance. Finds that arousal induction and control sessions are associated with higher ratings of imagery and increased efficacy expectations. Discusses the appropriateness of inducing relaxation prior to conducting mental rehearsal for activities requiring heightened arousal.

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