Which of the following examples best represents the Yerkes-Dodson law?
A)Bill has a bad test score because he did not study.
B)Dan performs best at sports when he is moderately excited about the game.
C)Mary buys a new car and is super excited about her purchase.
D)Toni lost her purse because she was very stressed out about her job.

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The Yerkes-Dodson law suggests that there is an optimal level of arousal that leads to the best performance. Too little or too much arousal can lead to decreased performance. In option B, Dan performs best when he is moderately excited about the game, which represents an optimal level of arousal.

Which of the Following Examples Best Represents the Yerkes-Dodson Law