arousal theories. 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationSports psychologyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: KRCcookCreated on: 15-03-16 16:01 Catastrophe theory. increasing arousal leads to increased performance up to optimal levels. further increase in arousal leads to dramatic decline in performance. from which performer may be able to use calming methods and refocus to return arousal levels to optimal. or further arousal causes further decline in performance. 1 of 4 Drive theory. As arousal increases so does likelihood of dominant response. Experienced players perform better with higher levels of arousal/ the more experienced players in a team require higher levels of arousal Novice players perform better with lower levels of arousal 2 of 4 Inverted U theory. As arousal increases so does performance but only to certain level Optimal arousal occurs at moderate levels (Personality of performer) – extroverts, higher levels of arousal / introverts, lower levels of arousal (Nature of the Task) – complex or fine skills need lower levels of arousal / simple or gross skills need higher levels of arousal (Skill of performer) – experienced, higher levels of arousal / novices, lower levels of arousal 3 of 4 Zone of optimal functioning. Some performers have a wider range of optimal arousal levels which allow them to play at their best / different band widths of optimal arousal. based on individual characteristics. 4 of 4
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