AROUSAL Flashcards
What is arousal
An energised state, a readiness to perform
Present, before and after game
What is the Drive Theory
Linear fashion
Initial motivation- increase drive,more effort and more success
P= Habit X Drive
Inverted U theory
Increased arousal improves performance but only at moderate level
Optimal level vary
Under and over arousal = bad for performance
What is your dominant response
The stand out response that the performer thinks is correct
What is the catastrophe theory
Adoption of inverted U theory
Increased arousal improves performance but somatic and cognitive results in dramatic decrease of performance
What is the Ringlemen affect
The team performance decreases with the group size
What is social loafing
Individuals loss of motivation due to a lack of performance identification
Attentional wastage
Performance concentration is misdirected
Attentional narrowing
Aroused can’t focus, ignore
What sort of Personality, Experience and skill type nature suits low arousal
Introverts
Novice - lots of concentration
Fine and complex
High arousal who suits better
Extroverts
Experts
Gross and simple
What factors damage peak flow
Poor mental preparation
Environmental issues
The affect of Injury and fatigue
