Sport Psychology - Arousal

Question 1

Define arousal

Answer 1

A level of activation, a degree of readiness to perform

Question 2

Name the three theories of arousal

Answer 2

Drive theory
Inverted U theory
Catastrophe theory

Question 3

What does drive theory state?

Answer 3

A arousal increases, so does performance

Question 4

According to drive theory, what happens to an autonomous performer’s performance as arousal increases? Why?

Answer 4

Increases, because they have a well learnt dominant response

Question 5

According to drive theory, what happens to a cognitive performer’s performance as arousal increases? Why?

Answer 5

Decreases, because their dominant response is not well learnt

Question 6

What does the Inverted U Theory of Arousal state?

Answer 6

As arousal increases, so does performance.
Up until moderate levels.

Question 7

According to the inverted U theory, what 3 factors can affect optimum levels of arousal?

Answer 7

Skill level
Personality
Task being performed

Question 8

Who requires higher levels of arousal, a cognitive or autonomous performer?

Answer 8

Autonomous performer

Question 9

Who requires a higher level of arousal? An extrovert or introvert?

Answer 9

Extrovert

Question 10

Which type of skill requires a higher level of arousal, gross or fine?

Answer 10

Gross

Question 11

Which type of skill requires a higher level of arousal, simple or complex?

Answer 11

Simple