The Yerkes-Dodson law,which characterizes the relation between arousal and performance,is characterized graphically as a(n):
A) U-shaped function
B) inverted U-shaped function
C) linear function
D) exponential function

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The Yerkes-Dodson law states that there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between arousal and performance, meaning that performance increases with arousal up to a certain point, beyond which it decreases. This is commonly represented graphically with an inverted U-shaped curve.

The Yerkes-Dodson Law,which Characterizes the Relation Between Arousal and Performance,is