Arousal - Mr Manley Flashcards
1
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Define Arousal:
A
A energised state and readiness to perform.
2
Q
What are the 3 psychological theories?
A
The drive theory - the inverted U theory - the catastrophe theory.
3
Q
What is our dominant response?
A
Attentional narrowing due to high arousal
4
Q
What is the drive theory
A
Suggests increased arousal equals increased performance- in a linear fashion.
5
Q
What is the inverted U theory!
A
Suggests arousal equals increased performance to a certain point
6
Q
What is the zone of optimal functioning
A
An area of controlled arousal and high performance
7
Q
What is the catastrophe theory
A
Increased arousal causes performance to peak at optimal level.
