Sport Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What does the inverted U theory suggest about arousal and performance
A
As arousal increased so does the level of performance but only up to optimum arousal, after this point performance will decline
2
Q
What are the three considerations of of the inverted U theory?
A
- personality
- Skill type
- skill level
3
Q
What happens when a performer is over aroused?
A
- relevant information cues lost
- performer is in a state of panic
- concentration declines
- selective attention, cannot operate
4
Q
What happens when a performer is under aroused
A
- difficult to direct and focus attention and concentration onto relevant environmental cues
- concentration lost a attention field is too wide
- many unwanted cues in the environment
5
Q
What happens to a performer when they are at optimal arousal?
A
- attention field is ideal width
- performer can concentrate fully
- most important cues absorbed from the environment
- accurate decision making
