Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Unlock The Power Of Vicarious Experience & Persuasion For Self-Efficacy
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Vicarious Experience (VE) 🎭
✅ Simple Definition: It's the “monkey see, monkey do” kind of learning. When you see your friend nail a task, it might make you think, "Hey! If they can do it, maybe I can too!"
Positive Side of VE
- Real-life Scenario: Watching your friend, who's just as new to basketball as you, nail that 3-point shot might push you to try harder and believe you can too.
- 🔑 Key Idea: Seeing peers excel can motivate us, BUT only if you aren’t super intimidated by them. You need to believe that you can attempt the same.
The Not-so-Cool Side of VE
- Real-life Scenario: Remember when the "cinnamon challenge" went viral? Just because a lot of people are doing it doesn't mean it's a good idea!
- 🔑 Key Idea: Watching aggressive or harmful actions might lead impressionable peeps to mimic them - like bullying. Yikes!
In a Nutshell: VE can spark change in someone’s behavior when they see another person's actions. So, choose your role models wisely!
Persuasion 📣
✅ Simple Definition: It’s the “You got this, champ!” from your coach or the “Go for it!” from your best friend.
Verbal Persuasion
- Real-life Scenario: Imagine LeBron James telling you that you have potential in basketball. That's gonna give you some wings, right?
- 🔑 Key Idea: Words of encouragement, especially from someone respected or of high status, can push you to act in certain ways.
Act Persuasion
- Real-life Scenario: Seeing your favorite athlete train in harsh conditions might motivate you to not skip your morning run.
- 🔑 Key Idea: Actions, not just words, can also persuade.
Self-Persuasion
- Real-life Scenario: Before a big match, visualizing yourself scoring the winning goal can pump you up.
- 🔑 Key Idea: Imagery, especially if it's emotional and personal, can be a powerful motivator.
Important: Whatever the source of persuasion – whether it’s LeBron James or just your mind playing motivating images – it’s crucial that it’s credible and positive. No one ever got anywhere with negativity!
Endgame? 🤔 Both VE and persuasion are about belief. Believe in yourself, get inspired by the right folks, and remember - you’ve got this! 💪🏆🌟
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Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Unlock The Power Of Vicarious Experience & Persuasion For Self-Efficacy
Table of content
Vicarious Experience (VE) 🎭
✅ Simple Definition: It's the “monkey see, monkey do” kind of learning. When you see your friend nail a task, it might make you think, "Hey! If they can do it, maybe I can too!"
Positive Side of VE
- Real-life Scenario: Watching your friend, who's just as new to basketball as you, nail that 3-point shot might push you to try harder and believe you can too.
- 🔑 Key Idea: Seeing peers excel can motivate us, BUT only if you aren’t super intimidated by them. You need to believe that you can attempt the same.
The Not-so-Cool Side of VE
- Real-life Scenario: Remember when the "cinnamon challenge" went viral? Just because a lot of people are doing it doesn't mean it's a good idea!
- 🔑 Key Idea: Watching aggressive or harmful actions might lead impressionable peeps to mimic them - like bullying. Yikes!
In a Nutshell: VE can spark change in someone’s behavior when they see another person's actions. So, choose your role models wisely!
Persuasion 📣
✅ Simple Definition: It’s the “You got this, champ!” from your coach or the “Go for it!” from your best friend.
Verbal Persuasion
- Real-life Scenario: Imagine LeBron James telling you that you have potential in basketball. That's gonna give you some wings, right?
- 🔑 Key Idea: Words of encouragement, especially from someone respected or of high status, can push you to act in certain ways.
Act Persuasion
- Real-life Scenario: Seeing your favorite athlete train in harsh conditions might motivate you to not skip your morning run.
- 🔑 Key Idea: Actions, not just words, can also persuade.
Self-Persuasion
- Real-life Scenario: Before a big match, visualizing yourself scoring the winning goal can pump you up.
- 🔑 Key Idea: Imagery, especially if it's emotional and personal, can be a powerful motivator.
Important: Whatever the source of persuasion – whether it’s LeBron James or just your mind playing motivating images – it’s crucial that it’s credible and positive. No one ever got anywhere with negativity!
Endgame? 🤔 Both VE and persuasion are about belief. Believe in yourself, get inspired by the right folks, and remember - you’ve got this! 💪🏆🌟
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