Lecture 21

Question 1

Describe Triplett’s Social Facilitation Research

Answer 1

• Children would work either alone or in pairs
• Results were classified based on stimulation
  1. Positive stimulation = faster in a pair
  2. Little stimulation = same effect as positive but smaller
  3. Overstimulation = performed worse in the presence of other
• Study didn’t have statistical comparison but the effect was later confirmed

Question 2

Describe the Yerkes-Dodson Law

Answer 2

-U Shaped relationship for medium/difficult tasks in terms of performance

Question 3

According to Yerkes-Dodson Law, as the task gets lower what happens to the optimal stimulation level?

Answer 3

Optimal stimulation shifts lower as the task gets harder

Question 4

Describe the ‘Trickle-Down’ Model

Answer 4

-Says to invest the most in top level athletes and the effect will ‘trickle down’ to the whole population by motivating others to be like them

Question 5

What are the limitations of the ‘Trickle-Down’ Model

Answer 5

• Money
• Interest and Talent
• Location
• Sports structure
• Support Network

Question 6

Describe the Pyramid Model

Answer 6

-Broad base of physical education and community support will increase performance at top levels

Question 7

What are the limitations of the Pyramid Model?

Answer 7

• Mass participation doesn’t equal increased performance by athletes
• The model sets to push out people at each level

Question 8

Describe the Inclusion Model

Answer 8

• Focusses on sport at different ages/stages/level of performance
• Can move through the path in different ways to reach the same goal
• Reduces stress pressure on younger children