Your students have been given a challenging task-one at which they can succeed only if they work hard.Considering what we know about the effects of anxiety on performance, which one of the following students is most likely to complete the task successfully?
A)Adam doesn't care about much of anything today; in fact, he's half asleep.
B)Bindy wants to do well on the task and is a little anxious about it, but not to the point where her hands are sweaty or her stomach is in a knot.
C)Cassie is feeling quite "mellow" today; her attitude is que sera, sera-whatever happens, happens.
D)Damion is feeling really uptight about how he does on the task because his performance is going to affect whether he passes or fails the class.

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According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, there is an optimal level of anxiety or arousal for peak performance. Too little or too much anxiety can both have negative effects on performance. Bindy's level of anxiety falls within the optimal range, which makes it more likely for her to complete the task successfully. Adam's lack of motivation and Cassie's "que sera, sera" attitude suggest that they may not be putting in enough effort, and Damion's high level of anxiety may be detrimental to his performance.

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