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Critically discuss and evaluate the theories of anxiety in relation to their effectiveness in examining the relationship between anxiety and sports performance.
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Critically discuss and evaluate the theories of anxiety in relation to their effectiveness in examining the relationship between anxiety and sports performance The ability to cope with pressure and anxiety is an integral part of sports, particularly among elite athletes (Hardy, Jones & Gould 1996). With anxiety being such an important aspect of sports performance it has been extensively researched. This research has produced a discrepancy in the operational definition of anxiety, with terms such as stress, anxiety and arousal being used interchangeably throughout (Humara ????) Inverted U Hypothesis Yerkes and Dodson (1908) developed their theory, calling it the Inverted U Hypothesis. (((insert graph))) As the diagram suggests for every type of behaviour there exists an optimal level of arousal (usually moderate) that produces an optimal performance. Levels of arousal positioned on this bell shaped graph either above of below this optimal point are side to generate an inferior performance from the athlete. Also the...
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