Practice IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) Topic C.4.1 Arousal and Anxiety with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for C.4.1 Arousal and Anxiety and mirrors Paper 1A, 1B, 2 style where relevant.
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Which combination best illustrates low cognitive anxiety in an athlete?
When competitive anxiety levels are low, which emotion is most likely to be experienced?
A runner experiences worry and self-doubt before a race. Which type of anxiety refers to these thoughts?
What is the likely effect of high anxiety on performance?
According to arousal theory, when is performance maximized?
Fear, worry, despondency
Calmness, confidence, relaxation
Fatigue, stress, overtraining
Anger, disappointment, confusion
Fear
Excitement
Worry
Calmness
Somatic arousal
Cognitive anxiety
Trait anxiety
State anxiety
High anxiety increases arousal to a level that can reduce performance on complex skills.
High anxiety is associated with increased muscle tension and decreased concentration, which can impair performance.
High anxiety generally improves performance because it increases alertness and focus.
High anxiety has no effect on performance; performance depends only on physical fitness.
Arousal is at very low levels
Arousal is always high
Arousal is at an optimal level for the individual
Performance increases linearly as arousal increases
