KINE 3000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Drive Theory
10 Mar 2016
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Describes the state of physiological and psychological activation in a person. Varies on a continuum from deep sleep to intense excitement (calm to frenzy) Decreases or increases could be positive or negative experiences. A multidimensional negative emotion with the following characteristics. Elicited following on appraisal (something you assess/evaluate that triggers it) i don"t think i can perform in this weather you are evaluating the weather conditions. Observed through discrete facial expression (face gets tense) Has a distinct physiology (increased heart rate, sweaty palms) Associated with unique set of behaviours (fidgety, pacing, lack of patience) (cid:1) (cid:1) Cognitive anxiety : concerns, worries that reduces individuals ability to focus/concentrate. Somatic anxiety : physiological and affective changes in arousal, involves an evaluation/assessment of state you are in (assess that your hr is really high and that is not a good thing; showing concern about that evaluation)
