Theories of arousal Flashcards
What are the 3 theories of arousal
Drive theory
Inverted U theory
Catastrophe theory
What is arousal
A state of physical and mental preparedness for action
What is optimal arousal
An energised state and readiness to perform experienced during and after games
What is choking
When an athlete fails to perform under pressure
How do stages of learning affect arousal levels on inverted u theory
Cognitive requires lower arousal levels as uncomfortable wit pressure
Autonomous requires high arousal as as they are used to pressure, can deal with task effectively
How does personality affect optimal arousal in the inverted U theory and why?
Extroverts perform best at high arousal, introverts at lower arousal
Recticular activatory system (RAS) controls adrenaline
Introverts have high adrenaline levels, extroverts have low activation levels
How does the type of task affect arousal in the inverted U theory?
Gross skills require high arousal as large muscle groups
Fine skills use low arousal as small muscle groups
Complex skills require low arousal as lots of thinking required
Simple skills require high arousal as little thinking to be done
What is the drive theory
There is a linear relationship between arousal ad performance
What equation links to the drive theory
P = f(HxD)
Performance = function(Habit strength X Drive)
What is the dominant response and when is it displayed?
Stand out response the performer thinks is correct
Displayed at high arousal
When may an increase in arousal not lead to an increase in performance in the drive theory?
If the dominant response is incorrect (particular in cognitive stage), high arousal levels will cause a deterioration in performance as skill is not well learnt
What acronym is used to determine whether high or low arousal is better?
FINCGEES
What is the catastrophe theory
Development o the inverted U theory that shows relationship between arousal, performance and anxiety
Who developed the inverted U theory and the catastrophe theory
Hardy and Frazey
Point A of catastrophe theory
When cognitive anxiety is high an somatic anxiety is low, performance is high
