Theories Of Arousal

Question 1

Explain Drive theory

Answer 1

As arousal increases you are more likely to see your dominant response

Question 2

Explain Inverted U theory

Answer 2

Arousal increases performance up to a certain point ( optimal arousal). A further increase in arousal will decrease performance

Question 3

Explain catastrophe theory

Answer 3

First part follows inverted U theory but as arousal increases it leads to a dramatic decrease in performance if there is high cognitive and somatic anxiety