Physical Education A-Level
Arousal and the dominant response
What Arousal and the dominant response means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Arousal and the dominant response
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Arousal and the dominant response in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Perceived judgement raises arousal, which can then strengthen the dominant response, so the effect on performance depends on whether the skill is well learned or new or complex.
Topics that use Arousal and the dominant response
- Social facilitation (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Arousal and performance
- Audience interpretation
- Drive theory and the dominant response
- Evaluation apprehension
- Overlearning
- Perceived judgement
- Social facilitation
- Social facilitation and social inhibition
Using Arousal and the dominant response in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Physical Education questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Physical Education A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge