Arousal

Question 1

Arousal

Answer 1

Energised state, a readiness to perform

Present before, during and after sport in varying levels

Question 2

Drive Theory (1943)

Answer 2

Linear relationship between performance and arousal

As arousal increases so does performance

Question 3

Dominant Response

Answer 3

At high arousal— focus on the dominant response
If task is simple/ performer is expert— response will be correct
If task is complex/ performer is beginner— performance decreases due to incorrect dominant response

Question 4

Zone of Optimal Functioning

Answer 4

Area of controlled arousal and high performance

Question 5

Inverted U Theory

Answer 5

Links arousal and performance-
Increased arousal improves performance to an optimal point

Optimal level of arousal can vary due to skill level, personality and the type of task

Question 6

Catastrophe Theory

Answer 6

Increased arousal improves performance to an optimal point but when arousal increased beyond the optimal it causes a DRASTIC REDUCTION IN PERFORMANCE
Drastic reduction occurs because: somatic (muscular tension) and cognitive (loss of concentration) anxieties