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What is the primary distinction between a stress-is-enhancing mindset and a stress-is-debilitating mindset?

A figure skater constantly fears making mistakes and loses confidence after errors in competition. This athlete is likely experiencing:

What is an implementation intention, and why is it an effective strategy for goal achievement? Provide an example.

According to Csikszentmihalyi, what is a defining characteristic of play that differentiates it from other human activities?

How do values and mindsets impact goal-setting success?

How does play contribute to confidence in performance settings?

In the reading from the book “Mind Gym” the authors discuss  an acronym for setting goals  called  SMART that suggests creating goals that are measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound.   What does the S stand for in this anacronym?

Narcissistic athletes tend to perform best when:

Personality consists of stable traits that remain unchanged throughout an athlete’s lifetime.

According to Ericsson’s research, the best predictor of long-term skill development in sports is: