Arousal

Question 1

what is the definition of arousal?

Answer 1

Arousal is a blend of physiological and psychological activity in a person and it refers to the intensity dimensions of motivation at a particular moment.

Question 2

what is the inverted u theory?

Answer 2

increase in performance causes an increase in performance up to an optimal point.
At the optimal point the performer will give a maximal level of performance.
Beyond that point, performances gradually deteriorates.

Question 3

what is the catastrophe theory?

Answer 3

Arousal simply becomes too high for the performer to cope with.
Performance is uncoordinated and more out of control than normal.
shock at how bad the performance is may increase anxiety even further.