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Subject index
Key Concepts in Sport Psychology provides a focused, accurate guide for students working within the dynamic field of sport psychology.
The concise and authoritative entries have been selected by experienced teachers and researchers; each one defines, explains and develops a key topic in sport psychology acting as a springboard for further reading and debate. This is a stimulating and practical resource for students defined by the clarity of writing and relevant examples.
Each concept gives the student:
clear definitions; up-to-date suggestions for further reading; careful cross-referencing
Easy to use and intelligently judged this book offers the modern student the basic materials, tools and guidance for planning essays and passing exams.
Social Facilitation and Social Loafing
Social Facilitation and Social Loafing
Definitions: Social facilitation is a change in individual effort and subsequent performance in the real or imagined presence of either co-actors or an audience. Social loafing is a reduction in individual effort when acting as part of a group or collective.
‘Fabio Capello's side headed to South Africa with high hopes, so where did it all go so wrong for the boys of 2010?’ (Guardian, 2010). The story of England's demise from the 2010 football World Cup is not unfamiliar. Time and again faithful fans follow their team with passionate and unrealistic expectations, only to return with their dreams left in tatters. Why is this the case – or in fact, are the supporters the root cause ...
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