Theories Of Arousal Flashcards
1
Q
What is the catastrophe theory?
A
Rapid decline in performance. There’s a big link between somatic and cognitive anxiety
2
Q
What’s the inverted U theory?
A
A theory of arousal that considers the optimal performance occurs when the performer reaches an optimal
3
Q
When is the attentional field strength too high?
A
When the inverted u theory shows low arousal
4
Q
When is the attentional field ideal width?
A
When you’re at peak arousal
5
Q
When is the attentional field too narrow?
A
When you have high arousal
6
Q
What does the modified inverted U theory have two lines?
A
Because different skills require different arousal
7
Q
What is arousal?
A
Psychological and physiological state of alertness and readiness to perform
8
Q
What is drive theory?
A
Linear relationship between arousal and performance
