Arousal, motivation, anxiety, and performance

What this note covers

1. Arousal and Its Role in Performance
2. The Inverted-U Theory
3. Catastrophe Theory — A More Realistic Model
4. Motivation — Intrinsic and Extrinsic
5. Self-Efficacy and Performance
6. Pre-Performance Routines — Integrating Psychology into Practice

6 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes