Inverted-U Theory (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Theory linking arousal & performance
Theory linking arousal & performance
Inverted-U Theory
Effect of rising arousal up to optimal point
Effect of rising arousal up to optimal point
Performance increases
Peak performance point in Inverted-U Theory
Peak performance point in Inverted-U Theory
Optimal point
Performance after optimal point if arousal rises
Performance after optimal point if arousal rises
Performance drops
Cause of performance drop after optimal point
Cause of performance drop after optimal point
Becoming over-anxious
Complete pattern of Inverted-U Theory
Complete pattern of Inverted-U Theory
Arousal up: performance up, then down past optimal
Shape of the theory's graph
Shape of the theory's graph
Inverted U (upside-down U)
Two variables in this theory
Two variables in this theory
Arousal and performance
What increases beyond optimal point?
What increases beyond optimal point?
Arousal
Anxiety state from excessive arousal
Anxiety state from excessive arousal
Over-anxious