The Role of Situational and Dispositional Factors on Sub-Optimal Performance

Pressure is known to decrease performance for well-practiced tasks. Research has found that pressure decreases performance for those with high self-consciousness when distracted, but the effects of pressure and distraction are not known for those with low self-consciousness. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess whether a distraction would improve the performance of those with low self-consciousness. A 2 (self-consciousness) x 2 (distraction) analysis of covariance (covariates emotional control, performance distance) factorial design was used to assess putting performance for 125 undergraduate participants. Results revealed that distraction negatively affected performance for both self-consciousness groups, but results indicated that there were no performance effects for pressure, level of self-consciousness, or emotional reactivity. Methodological issues are addressed.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts

Year

2002

Author dc:creator

• Walker, Shannon

• Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/570

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.wku.edu:theses-1573