Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 20N.3.SL.tz0.5 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Distinguish between state and trait anxiety.
List two examples of somatic anxiety in sport.
Evaluate the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2.
Markscheme
trait anxiety refers to the general level of stress an individual experiences whereas state anxiety refers to a response to a specific situation;
Appropriate examples include:
pounding heart;
increased sweating / sweaty palms;
dry throat/mouth;
shakes;
butterflies in stomach;
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.
Examiners report
No issues.
Candidates were not good at identifying examples of somatic anxiety.
Candidates were only able to name a limited number of benefits or limitations here.