Varca Further Proposed That the Effect of an Interactive Audience

question 14

Multiple Choice

Varca further proposed that the effect of an interactive audience upon the visiting team would be manifested in "dysfunctional assertive behavior." In other words the visiting team would

• A)Exhibit more hostile aggression.
• B)Be whistled for more personal fouls.
• C)Play with poise and control.
• D)Execute fewer slam dunks.

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Definitions:

Optimal Stimulation

A psychological theory proposing that individuals seek an optimal level of arousal, with too little leading to boredom and too much resulting in stress.

Arousal Theory

The theory that optimal performance and psychological arousal are related in a way that differs as a function of the individual and the task.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can negatively affect performance.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, involving changes in heart rate, brain activity, and energy levels.