arousal

Question 1

what is arousal?

Answer 1

is the degree of stimulation or alertness present in a

performer about to perform a skilled task.

Question 2

how can arousal interfere with performance physically?

Answer 2

• interfere with co – ordination by increasing muscle tension in the performer = negative affect on performance.

Question 3

how can arousal interfere with performance mentally?

Answer 3

• arousal level affects their ability to concentrate
• under aroused performer = lacks the intensity
• optimally aroused performer = attends only to relevant stimuli
• over aroused performer = a decreased ability to shift their attentional focus

Question 4

what is the inverted ‘U’ hypothesis?

Answer 4

• shows the linear relationship between arousal and performance
• Optimal Performance and optimal arousal occurs at this point of the curve.

Question 5

what arousal level does a hard task require?

Answer 5

• lower arousal level

Question 6

what arousal level does a simple task require?

Answer 6

• higher level of arousal

Question 7

what arousal level does an advanced player need to perform optimally?

Answer 7

• higher levels

Question 8

what arousal level does an intermediate player need to perform optimally?

Answer 8

• moderate levels

Question 9

what arousal level does a novice player need to perform optimally?

Answer 9

• low arousal

Question 10

what are the characteristics of low arousal levels?

Answer 10

• low motivation
• lethargy
• apathy
• easily distracted
• indifference to a poor performance.

Question 11

what are the characteristics of high arousal levels?

Answer 11

• nervousness / butterflies
• anxiousness
• nausea
• elevated heart rate
• reduced ability to concentrate on relevant stimulus