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Date November 2020 Marks available 1 Reference code 20N.3.SL.tz0.5
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Distinguish Question number 5 Adapted from N/A

Question

Distinguish between state and trait anxiety.

[1]
a.

List two examples of somatic anxiety in sport.

[2]
b.

Evaluate the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2.

[2]
c.

Markscheme

trait anxiety refers to the general level of stress an individual experiences whereas state anxiety refers to a response to a specific situation;

a.

Appropriate examples include:
pounding heart;

increased sweating / sweaty palms;

dry throat/mouth;

shakes;

butterflies in stomach;

b.

Strengths:
easy to conduct;

cheap;

relatively valid assessment;

Award max [1] for strengths.

Limitations:
relies on self-report / susceptible to response bias;

requires complex knowledge to correctly interpret;

cannot provide instantaneous measurement;

Award max [1] for limitations.

c.

Examiners report

No issues.

a.

Candidates were not good at identifying examples of somatic anxiety.

b.

Candidates were only able to name a limited number of benefits or limitations here.

c.

Syllabus sections

Option B: Psychology of sports » B.3. Mental preparation for sports » B.3.7. Distinguish between trait and state anxiety.
Option B: Psychology of sports » B.3. Mental preparation for sports
Option B: Psychology of sports

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