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Quick questions on Arousal and anxiety: O-Level Exercise and Sports Science
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What is the inverted-U theory?Show answer
The link between arousal and performance follows an inverted-U:
What is anxiety?Show answer
Anxiety is a negative emotional state of worry and nervousness, often linked to over-arousal. It has two forms:
What is controlling anxiety?Show answer
Athletes use techniques to bring arousal and anxiety to the optimum level:
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