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Sports Psychology (arousal) Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

What is the definition of arousal?

A

The physiological or psychological readiness a person feels.

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2
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What are the 3 theories of arousal?

A
  • Drive theory
  • Inverted U theory
  • Catastrophe theory
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3
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What are the effects of arousal according to Drive theory?

A

The higher level of arousal, the higher level of the dominant response

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4
Q

What is the dominant response?

A

Learned behaviour that is most likely to occur when arousal increases

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5
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Why are novices affected negatively and perform badly when their arousal is high?

A

Dominant response of a novice is likely to be incorrect

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6
Q

Why are experts affected positively and perform well when their arousal is high?

A

Dominant response of an expert is likely to be correct

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7
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What are the effects of arousal according to the Inverted U theory?

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As arousal increases, performance increases up to the optimum point, after the optimum point performance deteriorates

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8
Q

What is the effect of under arousal?

A

Attention is to broad

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9
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What is the effect of optimum arousal?

A

Attention and concentration is perfect

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10
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What is the effect of over arousal?

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Attention is to narrow

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What are the effects of arousal according to catastrophe theory?

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As arousal increases performance increases, after the optimum point there is a sharp decline in performance.

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12
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What is an example of catastrophe theory?

A

Dropping a straightforward catch in cricket

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