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1
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What is arousal?

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An energised state, a readiness to perform.

2
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Which theory is linear, explained by the formula P = f(D x H)?

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Drive theory (Hull 1943)

3
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What does P = f(D x H) stand for?

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Performance = drive x habit strength

4
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Which theory talks about the dominant response?

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Drive theory (Hull 1943)

5
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What is the inverted U theory?

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The theory that links arousal and performance by stating that increased arousal improves performance to an optimal point at moderate levels of arousal.

6
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What is the best area to be in according to the inverted U theory?

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The zone of optimal function

7
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What is the zone of optimal functioning?

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An area of controlled arousal and high performance.

8
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What are the problems with the inverted U theory?

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• Optimal arousal may not always occur at the mid-point of the curve

• One curve does not explain the different optimal levels of arousal needed for simple and complex tasks

9
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What is the catastrophe theory?

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The theory suggesting that increased arousal improves performance to an optimal point but there is a dramatic reduction in performance when arousal increases beyond the optimal.

10
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What causes the sudden drop in performance according to the catastrophe theory?

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Muscular tension, increased heart rate, loss of concentration, and fear about performance.

11
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What is attentional wastage?

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It’s when a performer’s concentration is misdirected to irrelevant cues. Can damage performance especially in novices.

12
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What is attentional narrowing?

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It’s when a performer is aroused so they focus on certain cues and ignore others. Linked to dominant response.

13
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What is social loafing?

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When individual loss of motivation in a team player due to a lack of performance identification when efforts aren’t recognised.

14
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What is the Ringelman effect?

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When a team’s performance decreases with group size.

15
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What is peak flow performance?

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The ultimate intrinsic experience felt by athletes from a positive mental attitude, with supreme confidence, focus and efficiency.

16
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What is the dominant response?

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The stand-out response that the performer thinks is correct.