Inverted u theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is the basis?
A
As arousal increases so does performance up to a MIDWAY POINT
2
Q
What is the best arousal level for performance?
A
MIDWAY POINT/ THRESHOLD OF AROUSAL
3
Q
Why is the midway point best for arousal?
A
Perfect attention field width, picking up all relevant cues increases concentration means information is absorbed and quality if performance increases
4
Q
What happens when perfromers arousal leevls are too low?
A
Creates a wide attentional field cteates wonders the process of selective attention cant operate
prevent deciison making
5
Q
What happens when perfomets arosual leveld are too high?
A
Hyper vigilance, selective attention narrows
over aroused means cues are missed and creayrd
panic
