According to the Inverted-U Hypothesis, Performance on a Task

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to the inverted-U hypothesis, performance on a task

• A) usually decreases with emotional arousal.
• B) usually increases with emotional arousal.
• C) peaks at the optimal level of arousal for the particular task.
• D) peaks at about the same level no matter what the task is.

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Definitions:

Creativity

The ability to produce original and valuable ideas.

Cultural Differences

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Approach-Approach

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