______ are links that join challenge and performance.

A) Abilities
B) Moderators
C) Mediators
D) Efforts

Mediators

Third-party individuals who intervene in disputes or negotiations to help reach a settlement or agreement, without having the authority to make a binding decision.

Challenge and Performance

The relationship where increased levels of challenges lead to higher performance if the individual is motivated and has the necessary skills.

Moderators

Variables that influence the strength or direction of the relationship between independent and dependent variables in research or analysis.