chapter 12

Question 1

how is arousal defined according to landers and arent

Answer 1

engine of the body and measured by physiological measures, biochemical measures, questionnaires

Question 2

what is the inverted-u relationship between arousal and performance

Answer 2

to low and high of arousal equal poor performance thus in the middle is the optimal performance level.

Question 3

how is personality related to optimal levels of arousal for performance

Answer 3

the person who has greater skill that is has a stronger habit hierarchy may be better able to offset the detrimental effects of increased arousal more effectively than the individual who is less skillful and possesses a weaker habit strength.