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Peer reviewedGmelch, Walter H. – Theory into Practice, 1983
This article explores linkages between stress and effective job performance: while too much stress can lead to burnout, too little stressful stimulation can result in boredom. Generating the proper amount of stress for optimal job performance is discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Burnout, Goal Orientation, Job Performance
Ravizza, Kenneth; Rotella, Robert – 1981
Psychological training programs developed and implemented for gymnasts of a wide range of age and varying ability levels are examined. The programs utilized strategies based on cognitive-behavioral intervention. The approach contends that mental training plays a crucial role in maximizing performance for most gymnasts. The object of the training…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Athletes, Behavior Modification, Coping
