arousal - drive theory

Question 1

define arousal

Answer 1

a level of activation, a degree or readiness to perform

Question 2

define drive theory

Answer 2

as arousal increases, so does performance P=F(DxH)

Question 3

what is the dominant response

Answer 3

the stand-out responce that the performer thinks is correct under competitive pressure

Question 4

what is the formula for arousal drive theory

Answer 4

performance is a function of drive multiplied by habit
P=f(DXH)

Question 5

what does the drive theory graph look like

Answer 5

y axis = arousal
x axis = performance
straight diagonal line up/right from 0

Question 5

what is the problem with the drive theory

Answer 5

increased arousal does not always improve performance - unrealistic to suggest performance is always improving

at high levels of arousal, less information is processed therefore performer tends to concentrate on the ‘dominant responce’

Question 5

what is the dominant responce like with a complex skill

Answer 5

performance may be impaired because there is a lot of information to process
at high levels of arousal, the ability to process information reduces and some important cues may be missed
dominant responce likely to be incorrect

Question 6

what is an autonomous performers dominant responce like

Answer 6

usually correct
performance levels ramin high
works well under high levels of arousal

this theory does not account for elite performers deteriorating under pressure

Question 6

what is a cognitive performers dominant responce like

Answer 6

not developed, usually incorrect
probability of poor performance increases
does not work well under high levels of arousal

Question 6

what is the dominant responce like for a simple skill

Answer 6

does not require much thinking, therefore can be performed at high levels of arousal
dominant responce likely to be correct