Which theory of anxiety suggests that stress and anxiety will influence performance and that each athlete will respond is a unique; way to competitive anxiety___________________________?
Correct answer: A. Catastrophe theory
- A. Catastrophe theory
- B. Inverted U-hypothesis
- C. Drive theory
- D. Optimal arousal theory
Explanation
Catastrophe theory explains performance through the interaction of arousal and cognitive anxiety, with performance potentially dropping sharply when anxiety becomes too high. The inverted-U model predicts a smoother rise and fall rather than this sudden collapse.
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