Wegner's theory of ironic processes of mental control emphasizes how the implementation
of cognitive load-induced avoidant instructions can cause inefficient motor cognition in …

With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fourth edition of Motor
Learning and Control for Practitioners offers the best practical introduction to motor learning …

The new third edition of A Critical Introduction to Sport Psychology is the only textbook in the
field that provides a detailed overview of key theories, concepts and findings within the …

This chapter provides working definitions of emotion and related concepts utilized in the
study of emotions and sport performance. It overviews multiple important roles that emotions …

Anxiety and fear are unpleasant emotions commonly experienced in sport and performance
settings. While fear usually has an apparent cause, the source of anxiety is comparatively …

Individuals high in narcissism excel when opportunities for personal glory are evident, and
disappoint when no such opportunity exists. However, the mechanisms underlying these …

The phenomenon of choking under pressure (hereafter called “choking”) has continued to
be a popular and hotly debated topic of inquiry in sports science. Of particular interest has …

Objectives To conduct the first examination of neuroticism as a predictor of (1) the incidence
of what Wegner (1989, 2009) terms ironic processes of mental control and (2) the precision …

Five experiments that examined Wegner's theory of ironic processes of mental control in
reactive motor performance under pressure are presented for the first time. In Experiments 1 …

In rifle shooting, suppressing unwanted thoughts can backfire in one's performance, causing
athletes to behave contrary to their desired intention and further deteriorate their …