Question 2 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Multidimensional theory
A
Cognitive anxiety - as cognitive anxiety increases, performance decreases
Somatic anxiety - optimal level of performance occurs when somatic anxiety is at moderate level.
2
Q
Inverted U theory
A
- Increases in arousal causes an increase in performance up to an optimal point
- At the optimal point the performer will give a maximal level of performance
- Beyond that point performance gradually deteriorates
3
Q
Catastrophe theory
A
If cognitive and somatic anxiety are high, there is a dramatic decline in performance
4
Q
IZOF
A
- Individual zone of optimal functioning
- Relates to athletes being in their flow state which it is proposed required different levels of arousal for each individual
