The Catastrophe Theory Makes Which of the Following Predictions

question 22

Multiple Choice

The catastrophe theory makes which of the following predictions?

• A)When cognitive state anxiety is high,elevations in cognitive state anxiety can be positive or negative for performance.
• B)When cognitive state anxiety is low,the relationship between physiological arousal and performance is uniform or in an inverted- U shape.
• C)When physiological arousal is low,elevations in cognitive state anxiety are associated with enhanced performance relative to baseline.
• D)When physiological arousal is high,elevations in cognitive state anxiety are associated with declines in performance.
• E)All of the above

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Definitions:

States Of Nature

Different outcomes or scenarios that can occur in decision-making situations, often uncertain and beyond the control of the decision maker.

Largest Payoff

Refers to the maximum possible gain or benefit that can be achieved in a given situation, often used in game theory and economics.

State Of Nature

A concept in political philosophy used to describe the condition of humanity before the establishment of societal laws and norms.

Bayes Law

A principle that details the likelihood of a particular occurrence, taking into account previously understood circumstances that may have a connection to the occurrence.