Which of the Following Examples Best Represents the Yerkes-Dodson Law

question 214

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best represents the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

• A) Bill has a bad test score because he did not study.
• B) Dan plays his best games when they mean the most to the team and his arousal is moderately high.
• C) Mary buys a new car.
• D) Toni watches TV all night.

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Definitions:

Cultural Bias

A predisposition to interpret and judge other people's cultures by the standards and values of one's own culture.

Validity

refers to the extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and corresponds accurately to the real world.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces consistent results when the same entity is measured under the same conditions on multiple occasions.

Stereotype Threat

Stereotype threat is the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can impair performance in a variety of domains.