The Psychology of Concentration in Sport Performers: A Cognitive Analysis
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These techniques supported Lucy's attentional control, allowing her to shift focus from internal distraction to the task at hand and managing anxiety in the moment with the aim of enhancing her performance.
“These techniques supported Lucy’s attentional control, allowing her to shift focus from internal distraction to the task at hand (Moran, 2016) and managing anxiety in the moment with the aim of enhancing her performance (Muangnapoe et al., 2016; Wilson et al., 2006).”
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- Authors
- Moran, A. P.
- Corresponding author
- Moran, Aidan P.
- ORCID
- Moran, Aidan P.
- Venue
- Psychology Press eBooks
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Published
- 2016-01-28
- OpenAlex
- W4250055113
- Cited by
- 56
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- Citations by year
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- 2.99
- Type
- book
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Psychology Press eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Sports and Physical Education Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Flow Experience in Various Fields
- Keywords
- concentration, attention, athletic performance
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