Arousal

Question 1

Arousal definition

Answer 1

psychological state of alertness and anticipation that prepares the body for action

Question 2

Drive theory

Answer 2

Arousal and performance are directly proportional
+shows relationship
-simplistic
-doesn’t show negatives to over arousal

Question 3

Drive reduction

Answer 3

If performer feels they are performing at their best they may lose drive to do better
Reactive inhibition - if performer believes they have done their best and reached their goal, they may lose interest and less effort, decrease in performance

Question 4

Inverted U theory

Answer 4

Optimal level of arousal
Under and over aroused
+different arousal for different activities
+too much or too little can be bad
-simplistic
-doesn’t explain recovery from over arousal

Question 5

Catastrophe theory

Answer 5

Rise then extreme drop in performance
Cognitive anxiety increase when somatic anxiety decreases
\+explains recovery well
\+Shows different paths
-there is not always an extreme decline