Arousal

Question 1

What is arousal

Answer 1

A state of mental and physical preparedness for action

Question 2

What does the drive theory suggest

Answer 2

There is a positive linear relationship between around and performance

Question 3

What are three factors that influence performance according to drive theory

Answer 3

Complexity of task
Arousal
Dominant response

Question 4

What influence will arousal have on a beginner - drive theory

Answer 4

A decrease in performance

Question 5

What influence will arousal have on a pro - drive theory

Answer 5

An increase in performance

Question 6

What is one of the three problems with drive theory

Answer 6

1) doesn’t explain why elite athletes perform poorly under high pressure
2) even high level athletes choke under pressure
3) doesn’t take into account the type of sport

Question 7

What are the signs of high arousal

Answer 7

Increased HR
Sweating
Increased attention

Question 8

What does the inverted ‘u’ theory suggest

Answer 8

Arousal only benefits performance to a point, after that performance declines

Question 9

What would a graph suggest if you had a higher skill level - inverted ‘u’

Answer 9

The athlete can maintain higher arousal levels before performance declines

Question 10

What is the key criticism of inverted ‘u’

Answer 10

Does performance really have a steady decrease or does it plummet.