Catastrophe Theory Flashcards
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Positive if catastrophe theory
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Considers both somatic and cognitive anxiety
2
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Graph up to optimum
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If somatic arousal increases so does performance up to optimum but only if cognitive anxiety is kept low
3
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High cognitive anxiety combined with high somatic arousal
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Performer goes beyond optimum point, loses concentration and sharp decline in performance
4
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Performance after catastrophe
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If arousal is controlled and lowered after performer goes over optimum, performance can improve and upward curve can be rejoined
If arousal increases after optimum further deterioration occurs
5
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Negative of catastrophe theory
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Doesn’t take into account types of skills
