In sports positive self - talk leads to

(A) Boosts confidence

(B) Optimistic view

(C) Stimulates over arousal

(D) Deflates confidence

(E) Alleviates stress

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :  

Self-talk is the internal dialogue. It's influenced by the subconscious mind, and it reveals person's thoughts, beliefs, questions, and ideas.

Key Points

Athletes also engage in self-talk during training and in competition, saying things like, “keep going” and “focus on form”, or repeating mantras like, “I’m feeling strong.

In sports, self-talk serves following functions:

• It boosts an athlete’s motivation and encourages them to put in more effort.
• Directs attention to the relevant actions that the athlete must execute (“pass the ball”, “go faster”) to improve the quality of their movement or performance which  is thought to be more beneficial for sports requiring fine motor control, such as basketball, rather than gross motor control, such as running. 
• Motivational arousal self-talk helps athletes in controlling their arousal levels, psyching themselves up and for relaxation purposes.
• Motivational drive self-talk is associated with maintaining or increasing drive and effort levels and keeping on track in achieving goals
• Positive self-talk allows performers to be more relaxed  focused and confident.
• Whereas negative thoughts will increase anxiety levels, In reverse, positive self-talk creates happiness and excitement that lead to successful performance.

Therefore we can say that the correct answer is A, B and E only