Which Statement About Arousal and Arousal Theory Is FALSE

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which statement about arousal and arousal theory is FALSE?

• A) Arousal theory states that people are motivated to obtain an optimal level of arousal.
• B) For any task, there is a measurable level of optimal arousal that is the same across all people.
• C) Arousal theory accounts for the role of curiosity in motivating people's behavior.
• D) Compared to low or high levels of arousal, moderate levels are linked to higher levels of performance.

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Definitions:

Alternative Treatments

Therapeutic practices that are not part of mainstream medical care, often used alongside conventional treatments or when standard therapies have not been effective.

Fringe

Elements or groups considered to be on the margins or edge of mainstream society or a particular field.

Integrative Medicine

The approach to treatment that attempts to integrate techniques from both conventional and alternative medicine.

Alternative Medicine

A range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession, such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, and homeopathy.