Sports Psychology (arousal) Flashcards
What is the definition of arousal?
The physiological or psychological readiness a person feels.
What are the 3 theories of arousal?
- Drive theory
- Inverted U theory
- Catastrophe theory
What are the effects of arousal according to Drive theory?
The higher level of arousal, the higher level of the dominant response
What is the dominant response?
Learned behaviour that is most likely to occur when arousal increases
Why are novices affected negatively and perform badly when their arousal is high?
Dominant response of a novice is likely to be incorrect
Why are experts affected positively and perform well when their arousal is high?
Dominant response of an expert is likely to be correct
What are the effects of arousal according to the Inverted U theory?
As arousal increases, performance increases up to the optimum point, after the optimum point performance deteriorates
What is the effect of under arousal?
Attention is to broad
What is the effect of optimum arousal?
Attention and concentration is perfect
What is the effect of over arousal?
Attention is to narrow
What are the effects of arousal according to catastrophe theory?
As arousal increases performance increases, after the optimum point there is a sharp decline in performance.
What is an example of catastrophe theory?
Dropping a straightforward catch in cricket
