Asked by Ariana Rodriguez on May 10, 2024

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The Yerkes-Dodson Law says ________.

A) performance is affected by levels of arousal
B) the more money you make, the better your job will be
C) nausea from bad food causes a reluctance to eat that food again
D) performance on tests is better in the morning

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, where too little or too much arousal can detrimentally affect task performance.

Levels of Arousal

Refers to the physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli.

Performance

Performance refers to the execution or accomplishment of skills, actions, or tasks, measured against predetermined standards or criteria.

  • Elucidate the function of arousal within the context of motivation and behavior, incorporating the principles of the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
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Elizabeth McIllwraithMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point. When arousal becomes too high, performance decreases.