Performance Psychology
Perception, Action, Cognition, and Emotion
- 1st Edition - September 24, 2015
- Latest edition
- Editors: Markus Raab, Babett Lobinger, Sven Hoffmann, Alexandra Pizzera, Sylvain Laborde
- Language: English
This book integrates findings from across domains in performance psychology to focus on core research on what influences peak and non-peak performance. The book explores basic an… Read more
This book integrates findings from across domains in performance psychology to focus on core research on what influences peak and non-peak performance. The book explores basic and applied research identifying cognition-action interactions, perception-cognition interactions, emotion-cognition interactions, and perception-action interactions. The book explores performance in sports, music, and the arts both for individuals and teams/groups, looking at the influence of cognition, perception, personality, motivation and drive, attention, stress, coaching, and age. This comprehensive work includes contributions from the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia.
- Integrates research findings found across domains in performance psychology
- Includes research from sports, music, the arts, and other applied settings
- Identifies conflicts between cognition, action, perception, and emotion
- Explores influences on both individual and group/team performance
- Investigates what impacts peak performance and error production
Researchers in performance and sport psychology, cognitive psychology, motor control and behavior
- Preface
- Section A. What is Performance Psychology?
- Introduction
- Overview
- Chapter 1. The Building Blocks of Performance: An Overview
- Perception
- Action
- Cognition
- Emotion
- Chapter 2. Theoretical Framework of Performance Psychology: An Action Theory Perspective
- Definition and Scope of Performance Psychology
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3. Measurement Considerations in Performance Psychology
- Measurement Considerations in Performance Psychology
- Types of Measures
- Measurement and Theory Development
- Two-Parameter Model for Capturing the Cognitive–Affective–Behavioral Linkage in Performance Psychology
- New Trends in Performance Measurement
- Summary
- Chapter 4. Applications within Performance Psychology
- Functions of Applied Performance Psychology
- The Road to Excellence
- Developing an Ecologically Appropriate Performance Psychology Program in Music
- Considerations for Implementing Performance Psychology
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Section B. Performance Phenomena of Cognitive–Action Interaction
- Introduction
- Overview
- Chapter 5. Bridging the Gap between Action and Cognition: An Overview
- Cognition and Action
- The Yips in Golf
- The Education of Soccer Coaches
- Talent Identification and Assessment in High-Performance Sports
- Conclusion
- Chapter 6. Improving Performance by Means of Action–Cognition Coupling in Athletes and Coaches
- The Profession of Coaching
- Purpose
- Development of Coaching Expertise
- Athlete Perceptions of Successful Coaching
- Expectancy Effects in Competitive Sport
- Summary and Conclusion
- Chapter 7. Music Performance: Expectations, Failures, and Prevention
- Communalities and Differences between Sports and Music Performance
- Performance Failures in Musicians
- Improving Performance in Musicians
- A Heuristic Model of Performance Failures in Musicians
- Conclusion: Some Implications for Prevention
- Chapter 8. Motor Imagery and Mental Training in Older Adults
- Motor Imagery as a Prerequisite for Mental Training
- Motor Imagery and Mental Training in Older Adults
- Mental Balance Training for Postural Control
- Conclusion and Future Research
- Introduction
- Section C. Dysfunctional Learning, Errors, and Other Performance Phenomena of Perception–Cognition Interactions
- Introduction
- Overview
- Chapter 9. Bridging the Gap between Perception and Cognition: An Overview
- Neurophysiological Implementation of Cognitive Mechanisms Guiding Perception and Action
- Cognitive Models: Drift Diffusion
- Conclusion and Outlook
- Chapter 10. Performance and Error Monitoring: Causes and Consequences
- Theories of Error Processing
- Methodological Issues When Measuring Response-Related EEG Activity
- Predicting Errors
- Conclusion
- Chapter 11. Committing Errors as a Consequence of an Adverse Focus of Attention
- “Serious” Errors in the Course of Perception
- Selective Attention as Biased Competition
- Selective Attention and Change Blindness
- Perceptual Errors under Conditions of Inattention
- Selective Attention and Visual Awareness
- Conclusion
- Chapter 12. Lifestyle and Interventions for Improving Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
- Cognitive Leisure Activity
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Section D. Self-Other Perceptions and Other Performance Phenomena of Perception- Action Interactions
- Introduction
- Overview
- Chapter 13. Bridging the Gap between Perception and Action: An Overview
- How Does Perception Affect Action?
- How Does Action Affect Perception?
- Online and Offline Effects of the Perception–Action Link
- Conclusion and Future Research
- Chapter 14. Capturing Motion for Enhancing Performance: An Embodied Cognition Perspective on Sports and the Performing Arts
- Overview of Theoretical Approaches
- Overview of Empirical Research
- Conclusion
- Chapter 15. Auditory Action Perception
- Auditory Perception
- Auditory Action Perception
- Bidirectional Action Perception Coupling
- Internal Model and Reafferences
- Empirical Evidence
- Conclusion and Future Research
- Chapter 16. Visual Perception in Expert Action
- State of Research
- Applied Science: The Visual Control of Basketball Shooting
- Future Research
- Introduction
- Section E. Performance under Pressure of Individuals or Teams and Other Performance Phenomena of Emotion–Cognition Interactions
- Introduction
- Overview
- Chapter 17. Bridging the Gap between Emotion and Cognition: An Overview
- Emotions and Other Affective Phenomena
- Cognition: A Necessary Distinction Between Executive and Non-Executive Functions
- Performance-Oriented Theories Bridging the Gap between Emotion and Cognition
- Conclusion
- Chapter 18. Performing under Pressure: Influence of Personality-Trait-Like Individual Differences
- PTLIDs and the Influence on Performance under Pressure
- Future Research Directions within PTLID Research
- The Blanket Approach: Guidelines for Use and Concluding Remarks
- Chapter 19. The Influence of Hormonal Stress on Performance
- Instructions for Getting Your Dream Job Based on Cortisol Research
- Cortisol—What Is It and What Does It Do?
- State and Trait Influences on Cortisol
- Cortisol and Performance
- Cortisol–Performance Framework
- Summary and Outlook
- Chapter 20. Performing under Pressure: High-Level Cognition in High-Pressure Environments
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Decision-Making
- Comparing Problem Solving and Creativity
- Comparing Decision-Making and Problem Solving/Creativity
- Emotional Influence on Higher Cognition
- Conclusion and Directions for Future Research
- Introduction
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 24, 2015
- Language: English
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Markus Raab
Dr. Markus Raab is Head of the Institute of Psychology at the German Sport University and Head of the Performance Psychology Department. Additionally, he is Research Professor of Psychology at London South Bank University, UK. He obtained his MSc in Sport Science and PhDs in Movement Science and Cognitive Psychology. The main focus of the research programme in performance psychology is on judgement and decision making in sports, health and peak performance. He favours a simple heuristic approach and an embodied cognition approach to understanding the interaction of sensorimotor and cognitive behaviour from a psychological perspective. Dr. Raab brings more than two decades of experience to the project and co-edited the first edition of Elsevier’s Performance Psychology.
Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, GermanyBL
Babett Lobinger
Dr. Babett H. Lobinger is a senior lecturer at the institute of psychology at the German Sport University Cologne. She obtained her MSc in Psychology and Movement Science and her PhD in Sport Psychology. She is a trained psychologist with interest in paradoxical performance and talent development in high performance sports. Dr. Lobinger brings 15 years of experience to the project and co-edited the first edition of Elsevier’s Performance Psychology.
Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, GermanySH
Sven Hoffmann
Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, GermanyAP
Alexandra Pizzera
Dr. Alexandra Pizzera is a sport scientist at the German Sport University Cologne. Her research interests span judgement and decision-making, visual and auditory perception, and embodied cognition of sports officials. Dr. Pizzera brings 15 years of experience to the project and co-edited to the first edition of Elsevier’s Performance Psychology.
Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, GermanySL
Sylvain Laborde
Dr. Sylvain Laborde is a senior lecturer at the German Sport University Cologne. He obtained his MSc in Psychology and Sport Science and PhDs in Psychology and Sport Science. His research focuses on heart rate variability (HRV) as a self-regulation indicator and emotional intelligence as an adaptive personality individual difference. Dr. Pizzera brings 17 years of experience to the project and co-edited to the first edition of Elsevier’s Performance Psychology.
Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, GermanyRead Performance Psychology on ScienceDirect