PSY 614 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Extraversion And Introversion, Visual Search, Xerostomia
Document Summary
Blend of physiological/psychological activity in a person. Refers to the intensity dimensions of motivation @ part moment. Highly aroused ppl are mentally & physically activated. Not auto associated with either pleasant/unpleasant events. In sports setting = unpleasant psychological state in rxn to perceived stress concerning performance of task under pressure. Somatic anxiety decrease at start of competition while cognitive anxiety levels change throughout competition. Subjective, consciously perceived feelings of apprehension & tension along with activation/arousal of the autonomic nervous system. Degree to which one worries/has negative thoughts. Moment to moment changes in perceived physiological activation. Change in one"s perception of such change. Perceived control/regulatory component: degree to which one believes one has the resources & ability to meet challenges. Part of personality; acquired behavioural tendency that affects behaviour. Predisposes person to perceive as threatening but may not actually be physically/psychologically dangerous. Disproportionate rxn in intensity & magnitude to the objective danger.
