Arousal Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition for arousal
A
A degree of readiness to perform
2
Q
What are cognitive symptoms of arousal?
A
Anxiety,fear
3
Q
What are some somatic signs of over arousal?
A
Sweat, increased HR
4
Q
What is the drive theory?
A
As arousal increases, so does performance in a linear fashion
5
Q
What are negatives to drive theory?
A
Does not consider deteriorating under pressure
Performance actually increases to optimum point
6
Q
What is the inverted U theory?
A
Increase arousal means increased performance up to an optimum point
7
Q
What are the negatives to the inverted U theory?
A
Doesn’t account for dramatic decrease performance in elite
8
Q
What is the catastrophe theory?
A
Increased arousal = increased performance to an optimum point
After, a dramatic reduction in performance
