arousal and theories

Question 1

what is arousal?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

zone of optimal functioning (arousal)

Answer 2

mental state where everything for the performer is perfect optimal arousal occurs for the individual

Question 3

inverted u theory (arousal)

Answer 3

performance improves as arousal levels increase but there is a threshold point

Question 4

catastrophe theory (arousal)

Answer 4

increases in levels of cognitive anxiety will help performance if somatic anxiety is low

Question 5

multidimensional theory (stress & anxiety)

Answer 5

it states that cognitive and somatic anxiety have independent relationships with performance. State anxiety is multidimensional with its two components (cognitive & somatic) influencing performance differently