Jordan is the head coach at a regional gymnastics academy. Several competitive gymnasts at the academy are failing to perform up to their potential during high-stakes balance beam routines. Jordan is worried that their underperformance is linked to poor regulation of their arousal and anxiety levels.
Outline at least one somatic technique and at least one cognitive technique a psychologist might suggest to Jordan to help the gymnasts manage their arousal and anxiety.
12 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology Arousal and anxiety (Biological). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.