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Description
Flashcards by Ellen Knight, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Ellen Knight
over 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Arousal | A state of alertness and anticipation that prepares the body for action It involves physiological activity and cognitive activity - e.g. increased heart rate and attention |
| Why is arousal necessary? | To meet the challenge of performance |
| Stress | The basis for flight or fight reactions - e.g. adrenaline aids performance |
| Anxiety | Feelings of fear and apprehension - e.g. caused because a situation is seen as threatening |
| What are the two main types of anxiety? | Trait anxiety State anxiety |
| Trait anxiety | Anxious personality type - e.g. a disposition to be anxious |
| State anxiety | Anxiety experienced before and after performance |
| What are the two types of State anxiety? | Somatic state anxiety Cognitive state anxiety |
| Somatic state anxiety | The person's physiological state having an effect on their performance e.g. feeling nauseous, breathing heavily, heart pounding |
| Cognitive state anxiety | The person's negative thoughts and cognitive processes having an effect on their performance e.g. Lack of self confidence, fear of losing, doubting their ability |
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