Inverted-U Theory (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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In Inverted-U Theory: arousal & performance initially
In Inverted-U Theory: arousal & performance initially
Both increase together up to optimal point
Optimal point in Inverted-U Theory
Optimal point in Inverted-U Theory
Peak performance point before decline begins
Effect on performance after optimal point
Effect on performance after optimal point
Performance drops
Why performance drops after optimal point
Why performance drops after optimal point
Becoming over-anxious
Arousal-performance pattern in Inverted-U Theory
Arousal-performance pattern in Inverted-U Theory
Increases, peaks at optimal, then decreases
What Inverted-U Theory states
What Inverted-U Theory states
Arousal increases performance to optimal, then drops
Shape of arousal-performance curve
Shape of arousal-performance curve
Inverted U
Performance when arousal is low
Performance when arousal is low
Low performance
Performance when arousal is very high
Performance when arousal is very high
Drops/decreases
State caused by excessive arousal
State caused by excessive arousal
Over-anxious
Where optimal point sits on arousal scale
Where optimal point sits on arousal scale
Middle/moderate arousal level