arousal

Question 1

what is the inverted U theory

Answer 1

increases in an arousal causes an increase in performance up to an optimal point.
At the optimal point the performer will give a max level of performance.
beyond that point, performance gradually decreases.

Question 2

what is catastrophe theory

Answer 2

after a good performance, if cognitive and somatic anxiety levels are high, there is a dramatic decline in performance (unlike inverted you which is more gradual).

Question 3

why would different athletes need to maintain different arousal levels

Answer 3

different athletes have varied Zones of functioning, therefore depending on the athlete, they may need to increase/decrease their arousal. e.g an athlete who is hyper pre match will need o decrease their arousal levels.

Question 4

optimal arousal impacts

Answer 4

• Faster reaction times
• Can screen out irrelevant information
• In the zone

Question 5

over aroused impacts

Answer 5

• Important information which can decrease performance
• Performer become tightly focused on performance, out of focus
• Attentional narrowing