Asked by April Canino on Apr 24, 2024
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Thatcher thinks that anxiety can impair test performance,so he does relaxation exercises before his exam.He is extremely relaxed during the exam and does poorly.Thatcher did not
Take into account the complete relationship between physiological activation and performance,
As described by
A) the self-determination theory.
B) Cannon's theory of homeostasis.
C) the Yerkes-Dodson law.
D) Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Physiological Activation
An increase in bodily functions in response to stimuli, indicating a heightened state of arousal.
Yerkes-Dodson Law
A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance on any task; too little or too much arousal can impede performance.
Self-determination Theory
A psychological theory focused on motivation, concerning people's basic psychological needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy.
- Explore the relationship between arousal levels and performance, including the Yerkes-Dodson law.
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Payal Mittal7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Yerkes-Dodson law describes the relationship between physiological or mental arousal and performance, suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for peak performance; too little or too much arousal can impair performance. Thatcher's situation reflects not considering this law, as being extremely relaxed (very low arousal) led to poor performance.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the relationship between arousal levels and performance, including the Yerkes-Dodson law.