Theories of arousal(4)

Question 1

what are the 4 theories if arousal?

Answer 1

-drive theory
-inverted U theory
-catastrophe theory
-IZOF (individual zone of optimal functioning) theory

Question 2

what is the drive theory?

Answer 2

-Describes that there is a linear relationship between arousal level and performance.
-An increase in arousal will result in an increase in performance too if the skill is learnt well

Question 3

What is the formula linked to the drive theory?

Answer 3

Performance=habit x drive

Question 4

What is the Inverted U theory?

Answer 4

-as arousal increases,so does performance,up to an optimal point and then over-arousal causes a decline in performance.

Question 5

what is the IZOF theory?

Answer 5

-athletes have a zone in which they have a state of anxiety that they find comfortable and where their best performance happens

Question 6

what is the catastrophe theory?

Answer 6

Combines relationship between arousal and anxiety.After optimal levels, performance reaches a catastrophic level.
-Cognitive anxiety=mental state