Too little arousal and performance may be inadequate;too much arousal and performance may be disrupted and disorganized.The notion that the optimal arousal level is somewhere between these two extremes is known as the
A) Nelson hypothesis.
B) James-Lange theory.
C) Yerkes-Dodson law.
D) Cannon-Bard theory.

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The Yerkes-Dodson law states that there is a relationship between arousal and performance, and that performance is best at a moderate level of arousal. This means that too little arousal can lead to inadequate performance, while too much arousal can disrupt and disorganize performance. The other options (A, B, and D) are theories or hypotheses about emotions and physiological processes, but they do not specifically address the relationship between arousal and performance.

Too Little Arousal and Performance May Be Inadequate;too Much Arousal