The effect of a model called COPE which suggests the use of cognitive-behavioral strategies in response to acute stress in sport was tested. Both rotary pursuit performance and changes in affect were similar for 33 subjects in groups who used the COPE model or used only a segment (one strategy) of the model. Both experimental groups performed better and experienced less negative affect after treatment than the control group.
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