Catastrophe Theory

Question 1

Positive if catastrophe theory

Answer 1

Considers both somatic and cognitive anxiety

Question 2

Graph up to optimum

Answer 2

If somatic arousal increases so does performance up to optimum but only if cognitive anxiety is kept low

Question 3

High cognitive anxiety combined with high somatic arousal

Answer 3

Performer goes beyond optimum point, loses concentration and sharp decline in performance

Question 4

Performance after catastrophe

Answer 4

If arousal is controlled and lowered after performer goes over optimum, performance can improve and upward curve can be rejoined
If arousal increases after optimum further deterioration occurs

Question 5

Negative of catastrophe theory

Answer 5

Doesn’t take into account types of skills