Competetive pressure factors Flashcards
1
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Arousal
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The state of alertness and anticipation that prepares the body for action
2
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Flow states
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When you are performing in your ideal performance state, your arousal has created an optimal attention span, you feel absorbed in the activity and everything is flowing easily
3
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Choking
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When arousal levels are too high and causes the attention span to narrow too much. Here you will miss key information and performance will decrease
4
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Cognitive arousal
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Arousal of the might. High cognitive arousal is accompanied by negative thoughts, worrying and apprehension
