C.5.2

Question 1

Imagery

Answer 1

• is acognitive simulationthat involves representingsensory information in the mind without a direct external stimulus.It’s also known asvisualization

Question 2

Why imagery is effective: (2)

Answer 2

• Strengthens neural pathways
• Improves:
  
  • Confidence
  • Focus
  • Anxiety control

Question 3

2 types of imagery?

Answer 3

Cognitive
Motivational

Question 4

• Cognitive imagery

Answer 4

• Focus: skills + tactics
  
  • Example: mentally rehearsing a tennis serve

Question 5

• Motivational imagery

Answer 5

• Focus: confidence + emotions + goals
  
  • Example: visualising winning a race

Question 6

what is the PETTLEP model?

Answer 6

How to make imagery effective

Question 7

PETTLEP stand for

Answer 7

• **Physical → include body movements
• **Environment → imagine real setting
• **Task → match skill exactly
• **Timing → real-time speed
• **Learning → update as skill improves
• **Emotion → include feelings
• **Perspective → first-person view

Question 8

Dis of PETTLEP?

Answer 8

• Less effective for beginners
• Requires concentration + practice
• Not a replacement for physical training

Question 9

what is the Goal-Setting Paradox? (4)

Answer 9

• Setting goals can reduce performance if:
  
  • Too many goals → overload
  • Goals too difficult → anxiety, low confidence
  • Focus only on outcome → pressure increases