Psychology-arousal Flashcards
1
Q
what is arousal
A
an increased level of mental excitement and alertness
2
Q
what are the 3 levels of arousal with explanation
A
under arousal- not in the right mindset, underprepared
optimum arousal- best performance
over arousal- too nervous and scared
3
Q
what are 5 psychological effects of arousal
A
- worry
- anxiety
- demotivation
- overthinking
- negative self talk
4
Q
what are 6 physiological effects of arousal
A
- sweaty palms
- shaking
- twitching
- muscle tension
- nausea
- dry mouth
5
Q
what does arousal depend on
A
- nature of task
- skill of performer
- personality
6
Q
what does optimum arousal depend on?
A
it depends on the type of skill (gross or fine)
