Hanin's Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning Theory Questions Many of the Assumptions

question 11

Multiple Choice

Hanin's individual zone of optimal functioning theory questions many of the assumptions of inverted-U theory,but one in particular is pivotal.

• A)As anxiety and arousal increase,performance decreases.
• B)Small incremental increases in arousal result in small incremental increases or decreases in performance.
• C)Objectively defined moderate arousal results in optimal performance.
• D)A smooth bell-shaped curve relationship exists between arousal and performance.

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Definitions:

Mental Ability

The capacity to learn, reason, understand, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.

Cognitive Ability

The capacity of an individual to perform mental processes related to learning and problem solving, including memory, reasoning, understanding, and decision making.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community.

Intellectual Capital

The collective knowledge, information, intellectual property, and experience that an organization possesses.