Arousal Flashcards
What is arousal
An energised state , a readiness to perform
When is arousal present
It is present before during and after sport in varying levels
What is drive theory
Initial motivation causes increased drive, more effort, more success and a repetition of the same response.
What formula explains drive theory
P=f(dxh)
What is the dominant response
At high arousal we pick up less information (attention narrowing) and focus on the dominant response
What is the formula p = hxd
Performance=habit x drive
What is the inverted u theory
Theory that links arousal and performance by stating that increased arousal improves performance to an optimal point at moderate levels of arousal.
When and why do introverts perform best
At low arousal because they already have high adrenaline levels
When and why do extroverts perform best
They perform best at high arousal as they can tolerate extra adrenaline
What is catastrophe theory.
Increased arousal improves performance to a point but an intense combination of somatic and cognitive anxieties causes a dramatic deterioration In performance
What is the dominant response?
At high arousal levels we pick up less information (attentional narrowing) and focus on the dominant response.
What is social loafing?
Individual loss of motivation in a team player due to a lack of performance identification when efforts aren’t recognised.
What is attentional wastage
Performers concentration is misdirected to irrelevant cues, can damage performance especially in novices
What is attentional narrowing?
Occurs when a performer is aroused so they focus on certain cues and ignore others.
What is the ringelman effect?
When a team’s performance decreases with group size.
