3-Arousal

Question 1

What is arousal

Answer 1

An energised state,a readiness to perform

Question 2

When is arousal present

Answer 2

Before,after and during sport in various levels

Question 3

What is the drive theory

Answer 3

Initial motivation causes increased drive,more effort,more success and a repetition of the same response

Question 4

What is the formula to explain the drive theory

Answer 4

P=f(DXH).Performance=DriveXHabit Strength

Question 5

What is the formula to explain the drive theory

Answer 5

P=f(DXH)

Question 6

What is the dominant response (arousal)

Answer 6

At high arousal we pick up less information and focus on the dominant response

Question 7

When can dominant response help

Answer 7

If the task is simple or the performer is an expert the task can be completed well

Question 8

When can dominant response hinder performance

Answer 8

If task is complex or performer is a novice then performance may be impaired

Question 9

What is the inverted U theory

Answer 9

Theory that links arousal and performance by stating that increased arousal improves performance to an optimal point at moderate levels of arousal

Question 10

Acoording to the inverted U theory does increased arousal improve performance

Answer 10

Yes but only to a moderate level,after which more arousal causes performance to suffer

Question 11

Acoording to the inverted U theory does increased arousal improve performance

Answer 11

Yes but only to a moderate level,after which more arousal causes performance to suffer

Question 12

How can the optimal level of arousal vary

Answer 12

It can vary as skill level,personality of performer and the task undertaken have an effect on

Question 13

Who performs best at low arousal

Answer 13

Introverts because they already have high adrenaline levels
A novice because they need to focus on lots of info
Fine and complex skills are performed best

Question 14

Who performs best at high arousal

Answer 14

Extroverts as they can tolerate extra adrenaline
Experts are used to the pressure and can operate on limited information
Gross and simple skills are performed better

Question 15

What are the problems with the inverted U theory

Answer 15

Critics question if optimal arousal always occurs at the mid point of the curve as one curve doesn’t explain the different optimal levels of arousal needed for simple and complex tasks

Question 16

What is the catastrophe theory

Answer 16

Theory suggesting that increased arousal improves performance to an optimal point but there is a dramatic reduction in performance when arousal increases beyond the optimal

Question 17

What is attentional wastage

Answer 17

Performers concentration is misdirected to irrelevant cues.Can damage performance especially in novices

Question 18

What is social loafing

Answer 18

Individual loss of motivation in a team player due to a lack of performance identification when efforts aren’t recognised

Question 19

What is attentional narrowing

Answer 19

Occurs when a performer is aroused so they focus on specific cues and ignore others

Question 20

What is the ringelman effect

Answer 20

When a teams performance decreases with group size

Question 21

What is the zone of optimal functioning

Answer 21

Area of controlled arousal and high level performance,Instead of it being a point like the inverted u theory,It’s a zone

Question 22

What does the zone of optimal functioning feel like

Answer 22

Things flow effortlessly
A state of supreme confidence
Remains calm under the utmost pressure
The athlete feels that they are in total control of their actions
Results can be smooth effortless performance

Question 23

What is peak flow performance

Answer 23

The ultimate intrinsic experience felt by athletes from a positive mental attitude,with supreme confidence,focus and efficiency

Question 24

When does peak flow performance occur

Answer 24

When timing action and motion appear to be perfect