The ________ theory indicates that some stress stimulates the body into action, and people are able to perform well. However, too much stress causes a person to perform poorly.
A) self-efficacy
B) reverse-inverted
C) inverted-U
D) double-loop
E) single-loop

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The inverted-U theory, also known as Yerkes-Dodson law, states that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point. Beyond this optimal point, further arousal leads to a decline in performance. This theory suggests that some stress is necessary to motivate and improve performance, but too much stress can be detrimental.

The ________ Theory Indicates That Some Stress Stimulates the Body