Self-confidence and its effect on performance

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Self-confidence and self-efficacy, the effects of high and low confidence, anxiety, overconfidence, achievement motivation, attention, signs of low confidence, experts and novices, tactics, and building confidence before competition.

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1. 1

   What is self-confidence?

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   Self-confidence is a performer's belief in their ability to succeed. Self-confidence can be general or specific to a situation.

2. 2

   How does self-confidence differ from self-efficacy?

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   Self-confidence is a general belief in one's ability to succeed. Self-efficacy is confidence in a specific situation or task.

3. 3

   How can high self-confidence improve performance?

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   Confident performers try harder and persist for longer. Confident performers also stay calmer and attempt more challenging skills.

4. 4

   How does self-confidence affect anxiety?

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   A confident performer sees competition as a challenge rather than a threat. Cognitive anxiety is lower, so arousal is easier to control.

5. 5

   How can low self-confidence harm performance?

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   Low confidence brings worry, low effort and avoidance of difficult tasks. The performer may fear failure and choke.

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   Why is overconfidence a problem?

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   An overconfident performer may underestimate opponents and prepare poorly. Effort and concentration drop, which leads to mistakes.

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