Arousal Flashcards
What is arousal
A state of mental and physical preparedness for action
What does the drive theory suggest
There is a positive linear relationship between around and performance
What are three factors that influence performance according to drive theory
Complexity of task
Arousal
Dominant response
What influence will arousal have on a beginner - drive theory
A decrease in performance
What influence will arousal have on a pro - drive theory
An increase in performance
What is one of the three problems with drive theory
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
What are the signs of high arousal
Increased HR
Sweating
Increased attention
What does the inverted ‘u’ theory suggest
Arousal only benefits performance to a point, after that performance declines
What would a graph suggest if you had a higher skill level - inverted ‘u’
The athlete can maintain higher arousal levels before performance declines
What is the key criticism of inverted ‘u’
Does performance really have a steady decrease or does it plummet.
