Arousal Flashcards
Define Arousal
The psycological readiness to perform
What are some somantic effects of arousal
Heart rate increase
Breathing rate increasing
Sweat
Describe the drive theory
A linear relationship between arousal and performance
( as arousal increases, performance increases )
when does the drive theory occur
When the correct responce is dominant
describe some cogntive effects of arousal
fear
doubt
overthinking
What are the strengths of the drive theory
Simple to understand
accurate for some autonomous leaners, eg team GB player. playing at home
What are the weaknesses of the drive theory
Doesnt take into account individual differences
Doesnt explain decline in performances at high arousal
Doesnt explain why some gross skills are performed well at low arousal
Describe the Inverted U theory
There is an optimum arousal level for each skill
What are some strengths of the inverted U theory
More evidence
takes into account individual traits
What are some weaknesses of the inverted U theory
Too simple
doesnt consider how somantic and cognitive arousal can affect arousal
doesnt explain sudden drops in performance
what is the catastrophe theory
the increased levels of somatic anxiety will help perfomance
what does the catstrophe suggest about cognitive anxiety
if there are high levels of somantic and cognitive anxiety performance will decrease
what are three strengths of the catastrophe theory
realitsic
shows sudden decrease in performance
takes into account both types of anxiety
what are some disadvantages of the catastrophe theory
Not all performers will have a dramatic decline
optimum may not be at mid point
