Courtney is a gymnast and is preparing to compete in a very difficult and challenging meet. Her friend and fellow gymnast, Luke, suggests that Courtney relax and take her high arousal down a notch to a lower point. However, her coach tries to get her all revved up and excited to compete in the meet. Which of the following will likely be true based on theories of motivation?
A)Courtney should listen to Luke in order to perform at her best level.
B)Courtney should listen to her coach and get as hyped up for her performances as she can.
C)Courtney should weigh what they both have to say, but ultimately listen to her coach.
D)Courtney should ignore Luke's opinion entirely.

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The Yerkes-Dodson law says that if the task is challenging and difficult, a lower level of arousal works best.

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