The indiscriminate use of intervention strategies to control anxiety and arousal has prompted sport psychologists to propose a closer fit between debilitating symptom and its cure.This is referred to as

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The matching hypothesis proposes that the intervention strategy used to control anxiety and arousal should closely match the specific symptoms being experienced by the athlete. This approach is more focused and effective compared to using undifferentiated intervention strategies or cognitive intervention selection. Stress management may be a component of the matching hypothesis approach, but it is not the main focus.

The Indiscriminate Use of Intervention Strategies to Control Anxiety and Arousal