Which of the following is TRUE about how stress and pressure can affect individual performance?
A)Performance improves only for tasks that require high motivation.
B)Performance on a well-learned task improves.
C)Performance on a novel task improves.
D)Stress never enhances performance.

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Research has shown that moderate levels of stress and pressure can improve performance on well-learned tasks that individuals are familiar with. However, high levels of stress and pressure can impair performance on both well-learned and novel tasks. Therefore, option B is the only true statement.

Which of the Following Is TRUE About How Stress and Pressure