According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, Optimum Performance for Sensitive and Complex

question 163

Multiple Choice

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, optimum performance for sensitive and complex tasks occurs at levels of arousal that are

• A)higher than normal.
• B)lower than normal.
• C)moderate.
• D)almost zero.

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