Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
subjective evaluation of a situation, and concerns jeopardy to one’s self-esteem during performance or social situations, physical danger, or insecurity and uncertainty
What is Arousal?
Arousal is the level of physiological activation
What type of anxiety has negative uncontrollable thoughts?
Cognitive Anxiety
How does arousal affect decision making?
High levels of arousal can narrow a person's focus and make them less concentrated.
Define somatic anxiety.
a physical awareness of physiological changes from stress that then causes more anxiety and stress response
How can a person manage their arousal levels?
A person can manage their arousal levels by using relaxing techniques, exercise, and positive self-talk.
What effects can Anxiety have?
Anxiety has several effects, some being restlessness, muscle tension, trouble sleeping, or a racing heart.
How does stress cause arousal?
Stress causes arousal through the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
How do you measure anxiety?
Questionnaires are used to measure anxiety
Explain the inverted-U-Theory.
The theory that arousal can increase performance to an optimal level.