Marda, a Nine-Year-Old Girl, Has Moved and Changed Schools Due

question 81

Multiple Choice

Marda, a nine-year-old girl, has moved and changed schools due to her parents' recent divorce. Should ________ occur for Marda, recent research would suggest that it might be related to the increased stress she had experienced.

• A) late onset of menopause
• B) early onset of menopause
• C) early onset of menarche
• D) late onset of menarche

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Definitions:

Arousal Theory

A theory in psychology that suggests motivation is driven by levels of arousal, where individuals are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle stating that performance increases with arousal only up to a point, after which performance decreases.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often as a response to stimuli.

Effective Task Performance

The degree to which tasks are completed successfully and efficiently, often measured against pre-established standards or goals.