According to the Inverted-U Relationship Between Arousal and Performance, Performance

question 491

Multiple Choice

According to the inverted-U relationship between arousal and performance, performance will be best on a moderately difficult task if there is a ___________ level of arousal. However, if the task is easy and not very complex, it is likely that the optimal level of arousal for this second task will be ___________.

• A)moderate; lower
• B)low; the same
• C)moderate; higher
• D)high; higher

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