Arousal, anxiety, and stress Flashcards
1
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arousal
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a state of alertness or readiness of an individual to perform a task
2
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types of theories
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- inverted u theory
- drive theory
- catastrophe theory
3
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factors that influence arousal and performance
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- perception of stressors
- type of task/activity
- individual skill level
- personality of individual
4
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anxiety types
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- trait: biological
- state: environment/ situation
- cognitive: psychological
- somatic: physical
5
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stress
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a perceived imbalance between the demands of the situation and the capability of meeting those demands
6
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stages of stress
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- environmental demand
- individuals perception of the environmental demand
- stress response
- behavioral consequences
