Learned helplessness and basketball playoff performance

This study tested the applicability of learned helplessness theory to professional basketball players in playoff competition. Hypotheses based upon learned helpless theory were only partially supported. Players of all ability levels demonstrated a decrease in production efficiency during the playoff...

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Published in:Journal of sport behavior 1996-12, Vol.19 (4), p.347-353
Main Author: Thomas, Greg
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Athletes
Basketball players
College basketball
Efficiency
Helplessness (Psychology)
High school basketball
Psychological aspects
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