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Date November 2019 Marks available 2 Reference code 19N.3.HL:.tz0.6
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Predict Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

Define personality.

[1]
a.

Using an example, predict the effect of positive and negative emotions on performance.

[2]
b.

Markscheme

those relatively stable and enduring aspects of individuals which distinguish them from other people, making them unique but at the same time permit a comparison between individuals ✔

a.

a positive mood is more likely to prime us to remember positive previous outcomes, and increase our confidence to perform ✔

a negative mood is more likely to prime us to remember negative memories of past failures, and thus reduce our feelings of confidence to perform ✔

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Option B: Psychology of sports » B.3. Mental preparation for sports » B.3.4. Discuss the emotions that may influence an athlete’s performance or experience in a physical activity.
Option B: Psychology of sports » B.3. Mental preparation for sports
Option B: Psychology of sports

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