Inverted-U Theory (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What theory describes how performance changes with arousal levels?
What theory describes how performance changes with arousal levels?
Inverted-U Theory
According to Inverted-U Theory, what happens to performance as arousal initially increases?
According to Inverted-U Theory, what happens to performance as arousal initially increases?
Performance increases
In Inverted-U Theory, what is the 'optimal point'?
In Inverted-U Theory, what is the 'optimal point'?
Peak performance level with ideal arousal
What happens to performance if arousal continues to rise past the optimal point?
What happens to performance if arousal continues to rise past the optimal point?
Performance drops
Why does performance drop when arousal is too high according to Inverted-U Theory?
Why does performance drop when arousal is too high according to Inverted-U Theory?
Becoming over-anxious
What is the overall shape of the arousal-performance relationship in this theory?
What is the overall shape of the arousal-performance relationship in this theory?
An inverted U-shape curve
An athlete is too nervous before a match and performs poorly. What part of the theory is this?
An athlete is too nervous before a match and performs poorly. What part of the theory is this?
Beyond optimal point, over-anxious