Which of the following factors is most likely to have an effect on predictions made by the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
A) task instructions
B) gender of person doing the task
C) age of person doing the task
D) difficulty of task

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The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that performance increases with arousal up to a certain point, after which performance decreases. The level of difficulty of the task specifically determines the optimal level of arousal for peak performance. Therefore, the difficulty of the task is the most likely factor to have an effect on predictions made by the Yerkes-Dodson Law. Task instructions may also have a minor impact, but gender and age are not directly related to the law's predictions.

Which of the Following Factors Is Most Likely to Have