Arousal Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Arousal
A
Physiological and psychological state of alertness and anticipation that prepares the body for action
2
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Effects of Under Arousal
A
- Out of flow state
- Lack of attention (attentional wastage)
- Lack of energy
3
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Effects of Over Arousal
A
- Can lead to catastrophe and choking
- Attentional narrowing
- Can lead to aggression
4
Q
Optimal Arousal
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- Flow state
- Feels effortless
- High attention
5
Q
Drive Theory
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The more learned a skill is, the more likely there will be high arousal and therefore high performance
6
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Inverted U Theory
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Performance is highest at optimum levels of arousal
7
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Catastrophe Theory
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A dramatic decline (catastrophe) happened when an athlete suffers from high cognitive anxiety so arousal levels go past the optimum levels
8
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IZOF
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ATHLETE 1 (LOW IZOF) = Zone (Optimal Performance), Poor Performance
ATHLETE 2 (MODERATE IZOF) = Poor Performance, Zone (Optimal Performance), Poor Performance
ATHLETE 3 (HIGH IZOF) = Poor Performance, Zone (Optimal Performance
