AROUSAL Flashcards

1
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What is arousal

A

An energised state, a readiness to perform

Present, before and after game

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2
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What is the Drive Theory

A

Linear fashion
Initial motivation- increase drive,more effort and more success
P= Habit X Drive

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3
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Inverted U theory

A

Increased arousal improves performance but only at moderate level
Optimal level vary
Under and over arousal = bad for performance

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4
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What is your dominant response

A

The stand out response that the performer thinks is correct

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5
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What is the catastrophe theory

A

Adoption of inverted U theory

Increased arousal improves performance but somatic and cognitive results in dramatic decrease of performance

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6
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What is the Ringlemen affect

A

The team performance decreases with the group size

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7
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What is social loafing

A

Individuals loss of motivation due to a lack of performance identification

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8
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Attentional wastage

A

Performance concentration is misdirected

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9
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Attentional narrowing

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Aroused can’t focus, ignore

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10
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What sort of Personality, Experience and skill type nature suits low arousal

A

Introverts
Novice - lots of concentration
Fine and complex

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11
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High arousal who suits better

A

Extroverts
Experts
Gross and simple

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12
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What factors damage peak flow

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Poor mental preparation
Environmental issues
The affect of Injury and fatigue

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