Mildred Has to Drive Across Town to Help a Friend

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mildred has to drive across town to help a friend who is experiencing a crisis. It is a time of day when traffic is light, so this should be a fairly simple task. Research into the link between arousal level and task performance suggests that under these circumstances, ​

• A)a fairly low level of arousal should be optimal for this task.
• B)Mildred's level of arousal will increase as she gets closer to her friend's house.
• C)a fairly high level of arousal should be optimal for this task.
• D)a moderate level of arousal should be optimal for this task.

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