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Understanding Competitive Trait Anxiety: Definitions and Implications

Competitive Trait Anxiety refers to the tendency to perceive competitive situations as threatening, leading to feelings of apprehension and tension. This anxiety is conceived as a personality trait shaped by experience, rather than a temporary emotional state. Within Martens’ Competitive model, this trait illustrates how individuals respond to perceived threats in competitive environments. Key contributors to this anxiety include the uncertainty of outcomes and the perceived importance of the competition, highlighting the psychological complexities involved in competitive scenarios.

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Understanding Competitive Trait Anxiety: Definitions and Implications

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  1. Competitive Trait Anxiety

  2. Martens Definition of Competitive Trait of Anxiety “ A tendency to perceive competitive situation as threatening and to respond to these situations with feelings of apprehension and tension.” • A-trait is a personality disposition which acquired through experience. • A- state is the level of reaction which occurs to threatening stimuli. Within Marten’s Competitive model Competitive A-trait (Shaped by experience) OCS Perception of Threat A- state Reaction Two biggest causes of stress are uncertainty and importance!

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