Donnie Has Been Preparing for Months to Take a Standardized

question 87

Multiple Choice

Donnie has been preparing for months to take a standardized test for college admissions. On the day of the test, she feels well-prepared but also quite nervous. According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, which level of arousal would be MOST beneficial for Donnie's test performance?

• A) minimal
• B) moderate
• C) maximum
• D) alternating high and low

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