Inverted-U Theory (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What happens to performance as arousal initially increases according to Inverted-U Theory?
What happens to performance as arousal initially increases according to Inverted-U Theory?
Performance increases
What is the 'optimal point' in the Inverted-U Theory?
What is the 'optimal point' in the Inverted-U Theory?
Peak where arousal & performance are best
What happens to performance if arousal continues to rise after the optimal point?
What happens to performance if arousal continues to rise after the optimal point?
Performance drops
Why does performance drop after the optimal point?
Why does performance drop after the optimal point?
The performer becomes over-anxious
What shape does the relationship between arousal and performance create?
What shape does the relationship between arousal and performance create?
An inverted-U shape
At low arousal levels, what does the Inverted-U Theory predict about performance?
At low arousal levels, what does the Inverted-U Theory predict about performance?
Performance will be lower
What two factors does the Inverted-U Theory link together?
What two factors does the Inverted-U Theory link together?
Arousal and performance