THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
PSYCHOLOGY MOTIVATION AND EMOTION
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performance on easy tasks is best when arousal is low
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performance is best when arousal is extremely high
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performance is best when arousal is extremely low
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performance on difficult tasks is when arousal is high
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performance is best when arousal is moderate
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Detailed explanation-1: -Performance is best when arousal is moderate. E. Explanation: The Yerkes-Dodson law holds that a moderate amount of arousal usually produces the best performance (see pages 403-404 for more).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that for easy tasks, the higher the level of physiological or mental arousal, the higher the performance. But if the task at hand is difficult, a higher level or arousal will only increase performance until a certain point.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn from the Yerkes-Dodson law? Performance is best when arousal is moderate.
Detailed explanation-4: -Optimum Arousal Theory The Yerkes-Dodson law states that performance is best under conditions of moderate arousal.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Yerkes-Dodson law is the theory that there’s an optimal level of arousal that results in optimal performance. Too little arousal doesn’t provide much in the way of motivation. Too much arousal causes a stronger stress reaction that can hamper performance.