The Yerkes-Dodson law describes an inverted U-shaped relationship between ________ and ________.
A)intelligence;motivation
B)intelligence;performance
C)arousal;intelligence
D)arousal;performance

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The Yerkes-Dodson law describes an inverted U-shaped relationship between arousal (or stress) and task performance. As arousal level increases, performance also increases, but only up to a certain point. After that point, further increases in arousal level actually decrease performance. This is because too much arousal can cause distractions, anxiety, and reduced ability to focus on the task at hand. Therefore, the optimal level of arousal for optimal performance lies somewhere in the middle of the U-shaped curve. The law does not describe any relationship between intelligence and arousal or motivation.

The Yerkes-Dodson Law Describes an Inverted U-Shaped Relationship Between ________