The Catastrophe Theory Makes Which of the Following Predictions

question 36

Multiple Choice

The catastrophe theory makes which of the following predictions?

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

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