Inverted U Theiry Flashcards
1
Q
Graph on inverted u theory
A
As arousal increases performance increases until optimum point
If arousal increases after optimum point performance decreases
2
Q
Under arousal
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Performance below potential because of attention broadening Doesn’t ficus on relevant information Lack of selective attention No filter of irrelevant information Info overload
3
Q
Optimum arousal
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Attention field adjusts to ideal width
Positive effect on selective attention and cue utilisation
Maximises capacity to make fast and accurate decisions
4
Q
Over arousal
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Performance decline due to hyper vigilance
Attention narrowing
Filter out relevant cues
Poor decision making
5
Q
What determines position of optimum point
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Task type
Personality
Skill level
6
Q
What skills have lower optimum arousal points
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Fine and complex
7
Q
Evaluation of inverted u theory
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Only considers somatic arousal
No influence of cognitive anxiety
