Arousal Flashcards
1
Q
Arousal is a…….
A
state of mental and physical preparedness for action, this is the level of inner drive that forces an athlete to strive to achieve.
2
Q
Are arousal levels always the same?
A
No, arousal levels vary based on the athlete, sport and experience/skill level.
3
Q
What relationship does arousal and performance have in the drive theory?
A
Linear, as arousal increases so does performance.
4
Q
Three Factors that influence performance…..(drive theory)
A
- Complexity of the task
- Arousal
- Learned habits/ Dominant response
5
Q
Increased arousal =
A
Dominant response
6
Q
Drive theory doesn’t account for……
A
- Effects of over-arousal
- Level of performer
- Type of sport
- Type of personality
7
Q
Drive theory doesn’t explain why…..
A
Elite level athletes perform poorly in high pressure sporting events
