Buford complains that he can play his tuba beautifully at home, but each time he tries to play at the local talent show, he sounds like a bull elk in rutting season.His problem is explained by
A) the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
B) the effects of homeostasis.
C) habituation.
D) biorhythms.

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The Yerkes-Dodson Law explains that performance can be affected by arousal levels; Buford may be experiencing higher anxiety or arousal during the talent show, leading to poorer performance compared to when he is relaxed at home.

Buford Complains That He Can Play His Tuba Beautifully at Home